Chapter 357: Fourth-Level Demon King

"The spirit pill is formed!"

On Zixia Peak, the two True Lords looked at the huge rat monster roaring in the clouds under the gray calamity cloud, and felt the huge spiritual pressure of the same level.

"This rat successfully completed the most critical transformation of transformation in just a few days?"

The pupils of True Lord Yunlan shrank slightly, and his face was moved.

The difficulty of the first two levels of the monster attacking the fourth-level demon king is actually higher than that of human cultivators.

After observing for many days, True Lord Zixia was not surprised by this result.

But the momentum of the rock rat's attack on the transformation is fierce, stable and controllable, which is extraordinary.

She secretly speculated that perhaps this rat monster was very lucky, or that True Lord Xiang concealed the key thing.

The latter is very likely, but it is also human nature and understandable.

After the spirit pill was formed.

The life level of the rock rat basically stepped into the fourth level, and its spirit was boiling and leaping.

Zizi!

The gray calamity cloud on the sky is rapidly brewing thunder and locking the rock rat.

Countless tiny arcs of blue lightning surrounded the rolling calamity clouds, constantly converging and merging, turning into thunder as thick as a human arm, emitting awe-inspiring power.

"Transformed into heavenly thunder."

Lu Chang'an, who was guarding the law not far away, sank physically and mentally, kept his distance, and did not dare to approach or help.

If outsiders interfered with the calamity, they would attract a stronger backlash from the heavenly calamity.

"The heavenly thunder calamity faced by the big monsters is indeed much more ferocious than that faced by human cultivators like us."

Yun Lan Zhenjun stared at the blue thunder that continued to grow on the calamity clouds, which was already thicker than an adult's thigh.

The death rate of the heavenly thunder level is higher for monsters than for human cultivators.

According to historical records, some big monsters in the sea once lurked in the human world to steal the skills of refining equipment and increase their means to resist heavenly thunder.

However, there are pros and cons to doing so.

The big monsters have strong physiques and heavier evil spirits. If they experience the baptism of heavenly thunder, it will promote their flesh and blood and increase their own foundation.

...

About half a cup of tea.

Boom!

On the calamity cloud, the first thunderbolt fell, and the dazzling green light cut through the dark sky covered with dark clouds.

The giant rock rat, which was several feet tall, had already retracted its spirit pill, and the surface of its body burst out with earthy yellow crystal light, forming a solid column of demonic power, facing the thunder head-on.

Crack!

The demonic power crystal column shattered with a sound, and the thick green thunderbolt turned into dozens of lightning snake arcs, covering the area where the rock rat was.

In an instant, the huge deep pit where the rock rat was located was charred.

The demonic power of the rock rat's body was dim and dissipated, and the orange-yellow hair on its body exploded, leaving more than a dozen scorch marks.

"Although it is only a flesh wound, the power of the next few thunderbolts will continue to increase and surge."

Lu Changan paid attention to the calamity cloud on the sky, and the thunder light was moving, and the momentum was fierce.

Not long after, the second more condensed thunderbolt came, and the power increased by 50%!

The rock rat showed fear on its face and cast a spell. Several layers of thick crystal walls were superimposed on its head.

Boom!

The several-zhang-thick crystal wall was penetrated, and the rock rat's body shook and almost fell.

The rock rat's eyes were firm, and the demonic power in its body was running wildly, becoming more and more condensed.

Although it was not seriously injured, it took out the medicine bottle and took a healing holy pill to deal with the stronger third thunder.

The third thunder came, and its power increased by 50%, enough to make the Yuanying early stage cultivator retreat three points.

The rock rat's whole body was petrified, covered with thick stone armor, plus a thick stone wall.

In an instant, the petrified scales were broken and turned into ashes.

The rock rat rolled over, its body was charred, its whole body was convulsing, and blood was flowing from the corners of its mouth.

"You are seriously injured, why don't you use the treasure of disaster?"

Zixia Zhenjun frowned slightly, a little confused.

Indeed, the physical body has been baptized by the heavenly 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 tribulation and mental tribulation later.

Crossing the tribulation is a protracted battle, and more physical and mental strength should be used for the later.

Until the fourth heavenly tribulation, the Earth Rock Rat still did not use the tribulation treasure, and immediately vomited blood. He was already seriously injured and almost fainted.

"No need to resist."

Lu Changan said in a distant voice with a calm face.

The Earth Rock Rat nodded, opened his mouth and spit out a silver-white gem, which floated to the top of his head.

Boom!

The fifth heavenly thunder, like a dancing thunder python, bombarded down against the background of lightning storm.

This attack was far beyond the scope of the early stage of the Nascent Soul.

Buzz!

The silver-white thunder bead bloomed a translucent ripple force field. When the fifth heavenly thunder came, the light weakened a little, and there was a faint tendency to differentiate.

The rock rat stood up suddenly, with his arms across his head, forming a huge arc-shaped stone shield, and the stone skin armor condensed on his body again.

The weakened thunder easily penetrated the stone shield, leaving cracks on the surface of the stone skin armor.

A scattered arc of electricity made the rock rat groan and sweat, but he held on with difficulty.

After the impact of thunder and lightning, the silver-white lightning bead was stained with a hint of green electric pattern.

"Leave the lightning bead for the last two thunders to achieve the best effect?"

True Lord Zixia looked surprised and doubtful, and he didn't expect the rock rat to be so bold.

The lightning bead is a consumable, and the quality effect will be reduced if it is consumed a lot.

The monster thunder tribulation is stronger. If it is used from beginning to end, it may be destroyed once. Even if it can last until the next time, it needs to be repaired and its effectiveness will be reduced.

The rock rat did this to give the flesh more baptism, and at the same time leave more reserves for the master to survive the heavenly tribulation in the future.

Boom!

Finally, the last sixth thunder landed, like a world-destroying thunder dragon, with hundreds of miles of uncertainty in the surrounding light and darkness.

The Earth Rock Rat had a solemn expression. In addition to transforming thunder beads, he also offered 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 magical artifacts were destroyed, and the blackened rock rat collapsed in the pit.

call!

The tribulation clouds in the sky and the light of thunder and lightning began to converge and dim.

"The transformed sky thunder, withstood it?"

True Lord Yunlan's eyes flickered, and he looked carefully to investigate.

Under the influence of the Heavenly Tribulation, his spiritual consciousness was limited and he could not see clearly.

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 thunder beads is one thing.

As early as the fourth level of thunder, the ground 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 had received the Holy Healing Pill from the trophies of Patriarch Tianluo back then.

In order to increase the fault tolerance rate, Lu Changan used the sealing secret technique he had researched 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 why the Earth Rock Rat does not need to turn into thunder beads for the first four levels of Heavenly Tribulation, and does not have to worry about being seriously injured.

…

"[Thunder Bead]? But the one you traded from Yu Yuanjin?"

There was no emotion or anger on Zhenjun Yunlan's face and he asked the Taoist companion beside him.

The Earth Rock Rat was able to withstand the terrifying thunder catastrophe of transformation, benefiting from the physical training, and the [Thunder Transformation Bead] was indispensable.

"That's right."

True Lord Zixia smiled slightly and praised:

"This [Thunder Bead] was originally a catastrophe treasure that Master Xiang planned to have a baby for himself. In order to save his spiritual pet from the catastrophe, 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 of the Jin Dynasty royal family appreciates and admires True Lord Zixia.

True Lord Yunlan kept Yu Yuanjin at a distance and did not want his Taoist companion to have too much contact with him.

"Zi Yan, you are really attentive to Master Xiang."

Under the afterglow of the dark clouds and thunder, the majestic face of True Monarch Yun Lan was dim and bright.

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 an introduction to Master Xiang. It is just a favor. There is no overstep."

True Lord Zixia noticed the Taoist couple's displeasure and explained.

"Now 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, True Lord Yun Lan could not refute, but there was still a knot in his heart.

Uh-huh!

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 and the high-level monks who paid close attention to the mountain sect felt their hearts tighten.

Three years ago, Master Yunqing fell short at this level.

The mental calamity is so dangerous and unpredictable that it cannot be predicted by 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 cloud of calamity, like the devil's eye in the abyss, twists and surges, exuding mysterious throbbing.

call!

An ominous gray wind and mist fell down, 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 survives the first two levels, the difficulty of the final mental tribulation is slightly lower than that of human monks like us. That rock rat has a tough will, and with the 'Shangqing Pill', it should be about 50% grasp."

True Lord Zixia pondered and analyzed.

At the last step, the Earth Rock Rat did have a better chance of winning than Yun Qing 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?"

True Lord Yun Lan said in an angry tone.

He was annoyed by the sharp contrast between the Taoist monks' coldness and alienation towards him and their favor and care for outsiders.

"It's not a free gift, I'm just giving you the permission to exchange it as an exception."

True Lord Zixia sighed quietly and explained:

"Xiang Zhenren has been in the 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 to tailor-make high-quality third-level puppets."

"Such a talented and down-to-earth alchemy practitioner, how can I do anything wrong by offering favors and winning people's hearts?"

"The rock rat's impact and transformation, and reaching this point are proof."

Fairy Zixia argued hard, with rare strength and no tolerance.

True Lord Yunlan was stunned for a moment, but instead of getting angry, he smiled: "Can you be sure that the rat demon can survive the final heart tribulation?"

Fairy Zixia pursed her lips. Even if the demon beast's heart tribulation is weaker, it is still strange and unpredictable, and it is not small.

"Even if the rat demon succeeds by chance. Xiang Dalong's humanity, true face, and whether he is grateful to you are all unknown."

True Lord Yunlan is much older than Zixia. He knows that people's hearts are unpredictable and understands human nature better.

Most of Xiang Zhenren's low-key duty now is based on the gap in strength and status.

"I believe in my own vision."

True Lord Zixia's tone is decisive. This is the confidence intuition formed by the accumulation of various details in the decades of recruiting Xiang Zhenren.

True Lord Yunlan sneered and stopped arguing. The future will prove everything.

...

The place of tribulation.

Lu Changan was responsible for the protection of the law, focusing on the transformation of the rock rat to survive the tribulation, and did not notice the argument between the two Zhenjuns.

A few hours later

The gray fog that enveloped the rock rat suddenly dissipated, and the strange foreign demonic sound came to an abrupt end.

As the fog of the heart demon calamity dissipated.

The gray and black calamity clouds on the sky, the aura of disaster calamity faded like a tide.

Just like the sky cleared after the rain, the black and gray calamity clouds bloomed with five-colored rays of light, forming a huge auspicious cloud.

The mysterious sound of the great way in the dark, struck from the rotating colorful auspicious clouds, and brought down the invisible Dao rhyme fluctuations.

The rock rat opened its dark red eyes.

After a short period of survival, it showed a look of enlightenment, closed its eyes and meditated, accepting the great gift of the transformation of the heavenly calamity.

In the charred giant pit.

The several-foot-tall rat demon shed the black shell with scars on its body, and its body shrank significantly.

Finally, it condensed into a streamlined muscle line, dark rock-colored hair, and a vigorous rat demon only one person tall. The hair on its head was dotted with a wisp of purple gold.

Overall, it looks majestic and noble.

Although it has not yet transformed into a human form, its sitting posture looks like a half-demon rat man.

The seemingly tiny body, with each breath, is as heavy as a mountain, making everything quiet. The earthly evil spirit pressure belonging to the fourth-level demon beast comes into being in this world.

"Transformed demon king!"

At this moment, the hearts of many Jindan cultivators in Yunxia Sect who were watching were throbbing. The terrifying demon power they sensed was enough to compete with the Yuanying Zhenjun of this sect.

The two Zhenjuns on Zixia Peak were slightly shocked.

"Surviving the heart demon tribulation and becoming a fourth-level demon king... actually let it succeed!"

Yunlan Zhenjun stared at the colorful auspicious clouds in the sky, feeling caught off guard.

The main thing is that the earth rock rat survives the heart tribulation very quickly, in less than half a day.

At that time, Yunqing Zhenren endured a day and a night, but in the end he died.

"Brother, don't underestimate a rat demon. As long as you do your best and have a clear conscience, everything is possible."

Zixia Zhenjun smiled brightly and was in a good mood.

The ground rock rat was promoted to the fourth level, proving her choice and winning back a game.

Yunlan Zhenjun's face was uncertain. The birth of the transformed demon king in the sect was obviously a good thing, but he couldn't be happy.

Yunqing Zhenren, who he focused on training, failed to form a baby, and this rat demon, who was not optimistic about him, successfully transformed in Yunxia Sect.

This huge psychological gap made Yunlan Zhenjun very angry and hated the injustice of heaven.

"The Yunxia Sect's luck has recovered, which has helped the rat demon..."

Yunlan Zhenjun looked at the increasingly strong luck of the mountain gate, his face was unwilling, and he murmured in a difficult tone.

The sect's collective luck is good, but it cannot be controlled artificially to make it fall on individuals.

Yunlan Zhenjun judged that the successful advancement of the ground rock rat was somewhat affected by the blessing of the sect's recovery of luck.

…

The Earth Rock Rat was promoted to the fourth-level demon king, which caused a sensation in the entire Yunxia Sect. Many cultivators began to celebrate.

Near the huge black pit, Lu Changan was still guarding the place.

The Earth Rock Rat had just passed the tribulation and was promoted to the transformation stage. It needed to digest the great Dao perception and consolidate the realm. It was best to practice in silence for half a month.

A moment later, two familiar Yuanying escape lights came to the tribulation area one after the other, keeping a distance.

"Congratulations to Elder Xiang for his spirit rat being certified as the fourth-level demon king."

The Taoist companion of the Yunxia Sect congratulated him.

Yunlan Zhenjun smiled warmly, bowed gently, and secretly looked at the transformed rat demon behind Lu Changan.

Zixia Zhenjun smiled with a bright and shining look in his eyes, bowed slightly, and bowed elegantly.

The two supreme elders were no longer as high-handed as before. At this moment, their words and deeds were more polite, with a sense of treating each other as peers.

Lu Changan was filled with emotion. He was able to receive such courtesy from the two Yuanying True Lords, not because of his own talent, but because of the fourth-level rat king who was sitting cross-legged and meditating behind him.

After his pet took a leap forward in transformation, his master also rose with it.

"You two True Lords are too polite. My pet has today, thanks to your clan for taking it in, and the increase in the fortune of the fourth-level spiritual vein and the mountain gate."

Lu Changan politely returned the gift.

Hearing these words, the depressed mood of True Lord Yunlan was slightly relieved.

Xiang Dalong at least had a grateful heart and did not get carried away.

"Here, I sincerely thank Senior Zixia. If it were not for your help and care, the rat would not have the glory it has today."

"Please accept my respect for such a kindness."

Lu Changan came to Fairy Zixia, spoke sincerely, and bowed respectfully and gratefully.

At least 70% of this thanks came from the heart.

The rock rats were able to use the fourth-level spiritual veins, initially with the permission of True Lord Zixia.

The Lightning Bead was traded from Yu Yuanjin through the introduction of Zixia Zhenjun.

Shangqing Pill, although it is actually useless, is also a special case opened by Zixia Zhenjun, and it is eligible for exchange.

If it weren't for this female Zhenjun, the preparation of the Earth Rock Rat's transformation would not be so smooth.

Such a favor, even if Lu Changan kneeled down to worship Fairy Zixia, he would not hesitate at all.

"Elder Xiang is polite, what I did is just icing on the cake..."

Fairy Zixia smiled, raised her sleeves, and helped Lu Changan who was bowing for a long time.

The joy and sense of accomplishment from the heart made this beautiful and noble female Zhenjun smile brightly and vividly, beautiful beyond description.

Yunlan Zhenjun beside him felt that his Taoist partner was more beautiful than ever before. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the ruddy face seemed to be covered with a layer of tide.

Lu Changan didn't expect that Zixia Zhenjun would help him personally.

The smooth touch of cream, accompanied by the quiet and timeless fragrance, is enough to make most male cultivators in the world infatuated.

Yunlan Zhenjun's eyelids twitched slightly, his smile was slightly frozen, and a gloomy look flashed across his eyes.

Although Lu Changan did not see the subtle changes in Yunlan Zhenjun's expression, his back was inexplicably cold.

Yunlan Zhenjun has always been wary of him, and now he is probably more prejudiced.

Even if he does better, or even takes the initiative to show goodwill, he can't reduce Yunlan Zhenjun's prejudice.

Fortunately, after the rock rat transformed, Lu Changan no longer had to look at Yunlan Zhenjun's face.

His original plan was to make friends with the relatively weak Zixia Zhenjun.

After the two let go.

Lu Changan and Zixia Fairy's lavender clear beautiful eyes briefly looked at each other, the latter still had an elegant and noble demeanor, and looked natural.

Lu Changan was alarmed: True Lord Zixia was a Yuanying cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years. He was definitely not a fool. How could he not know that his subtle actions just now might increase True Lord Yunlan's suspicion?

In a flash of inspiration, Lu Changan understood True Lord Zixia's intention.

As the youngest and most talented Yuanying cultivator in Yunxia Sect, Fairy Zixia had been suppressed by her Taoist partner for too long and had too little say in the sect.

Now, the Earth Rock Rat's promotion to the Transformation Stage has become a major variable.

True Lord Zixia's careless actions just now increased the Taoist partner's wariness and hostility, preventing Lu Changan from being won over by Yunlan, and he could only be loyal to her.

Lu Changan smiled bitterly in his heart. The Earth Rock Rat had just been promoted to the fourth level, which would cause a tilt in the situation for Yunxia Sect, a Yuanying sect with a long history.

However, he still underestimated the influence of the Earth Rock Rat's promotion to the fourth level of the demon king.

The birth of a new Yuanying level has added another figure on the top of the cloud.

This has an invisible impact on the situation in the vast country of Dayu, and even opens the prelude to a turbulent era.