Chapter 962 - 503: Successive Tactics (Part 2)

Chapter 962: Chapter 503: Successive Tactics (Part 2)

At this moment, the tribulation cloud in the sky seemed to be intimidated by this force, its rolling gradually slowed, and the purple thunder light was no longer so dazzling, as if even the Celestial Dao Thunder Tribulation was examining the endless means of the tribulation crosser below.

To the elders’ praise, Li Mu turned a deaf ear, his gaze fixed intently on the True Spirit tribulation cloud above Xiaobai.

The eighth wave of tribulation thunder had just passed, but the brewing of the ninth wave was exceedingly long. Within the cloud layer, purple and black intertwined, and flashes of thunderlight exuded an extremely oppressive aura, as if even space trembled. This force, far surpassing any previous wave, marked the critical and most dangerous moment of the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.

The Thunder Spirit Rune Array around Xiaobai continued to withstand the aftermath, yet its light began to dim. Clearly, even such a formidable Array Artifact was feeling unprecedented pressure in the face of such a terrifying celestial tribulation.

Perceiving the anomaly, the elders’ hearts were raised in worry for Xiaobai’s fate.

At this moment, the ninth wave of tribulation thunder finally completed its brewing, no longer a simple purple thunderbolt, but transformed into a purple-black Thunder Dragon, roaring with the might of Heaven and Earth Destruction as it charged down toward Xiaobai.

Wherever the Thunder Dragon passed, space was torn apart, leaving shocking fissures.

Faced with this Thunder Dragon that could make any being tremble, Xiaobai did not retreat. It howled toward the sky, with its Soul Power fluctuating, reaching a peak once more.

At this moment, the Thunder Spirit Rune Array seemed to be injected with new vitality; its blue light blossomed greatly, and the collisions between the runes became even more intense, eventually converging into a dazzling light screen tightly wrapping the Thunder Dragon within.

"Boom!" A thunderous explosion erupted as the purple-black Thunder Dragon clashed fiercely with the blue light screen in mid-air, light scattered, thunder interweaved, and Heaven and Earth changed colors.

Disciples of the Seven Profound Sect watched from afar, only feeling their hearts racing, as if they were also amidst that thrilling thunder tribulation.

"Crack!" A sharp sound resonated, and the Thunder Spirit Rune Array finally succumbed to the endless strikes of the tribulation thunder, breaking into pieces, with the next wave of tribulation thunder imminent, making the situation instantly critical.

At this precarious moment, the power surging within Xiaobai reached an unprecedented height; it suddenly opened its eyes, in which shone the brilliance of wisdom and resolution.

Xiaobai’s Soul Power operated to the utmost, communicating with some ancient and formidable force, and soon, a dense black mist began to permeate around its body, containing the cold and profundity of the depths of the Nine Netherworld.

"Nine Nether Whale, appear!" With Xiaobai’s low chant, that massive black shadow tore out of the void—it was summoning the Nine Nether Whale.

This Kun Whale was so gigantic that it nearly blotted out half of the sky, its back covered in mysterious runes echoing with the Soul Power emanating from Xiaobai, yet forming an independent whole, radiating a chilling pressure.

Upon witnessing this scene, Li Mu’s complexion changed drastically; the Nine Nether Whale was a contingency for Xiaobai, but unexpectedly, Xiaobai used it to face the tribulation thunder.

This was—or seemed—a path leading to death!

As if sensing Li Mu’s concern, Xiaobai turned back to look at him, eyes brimming with determination, sending a thought to Li Mu: "Master, my mind is set. Although the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation is mighty, it is also a chance for me to break through myself and comprehend a deeper level. Even if I die, I refuse to cling pathetically to life through this!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mu’s heart filled with conflicting emotions, with both admiration for Xiaobai’s resolve and deep unease and reluctance. However, the path Xiaobai chose, though difficult, was also the way to true strength.

Li Mu hoped Xiaobai would safely pass through this tribulation but didn’t want to stifle its courage in pursuit of the ultimate.

"Xiaobai, since you’ve decided so, I won’t say much more. But remember, your safety is always paramount. If something cannot be achieved, remember to retain a thread of vitality." Li Mu sent a gentle reminder to Xiaobai.

Xiaobai gazed deeply at Li Mu, as if to eternally remember this favor, then refocused its attention on the coming tribulation thunder.

In the sky, tribulation thunder gathered once more, with a terror greater than before, yet Xiaobai was fearless, with its Soul Power boiling over, merging with the power of the Nine Nether Whale, ready to face this final challenge.

"Boom!" Another earth-shattering explosion, and the tribulation thunder finally descended.

The emergence of the Nine Nether Whale seemed to inject new variables into the thunder tribulation; under Xiaobai’s control, it opened its enormous mouth, with an absorption force from the Nine Nether instantly enveloping the entire area, even drawing the rampaging Thunder Dragon, its speed suddenly reduced, and then, the Nine Nether Whale opened its colossal mouth and swallowed the purple-black Thunder Dragon whole.

This time, it was no longer simple defense and resistance, but Xiaobai actively launched a counterattack against the Thunder Dragon using the power of the Nine Nether Whale. The Nine Nether Whale swallowed the Thunder Dragon, and within its belly, the icy power from the Nine Nether caused the purple flames of the Thunder Dragon to gradually extinguish, and the surrounding thunderlight became dim.

From the massive body of the Nine Nether Whale emerged electrical serpents, whipping up a frenzy Thunder Essence hurricane, with awe-inspiring might.

Xiaobai landed on the Nine Nether Whale, bearing the fury of the thunder tribulation together with it. The sky seemed torn apart, countless lightning bolts raged like giant dragons, yet amidst this endless thunder light, the combination of Xiaobai and the Nine Nether Whale became a unique landscape.