65: Transformation into a Dragon Thunder Tribulation

By now, Gao De's Deep Pool Water Mansion was densely covered with array talismans, solid as gold and soup, overflowing with Spiritual Qi, and possessing a strong army of a preliminary scale.

The outer layer had a flexible defense System constructed by the "Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Grand Array," while the inner layer had a passive protection network composed of a large number of self-produced spirit talismans; the core area was supported by the majestic Spiritual Qi gathered by the "Jiuyuan Guihai Gathering Spirit Array"; under his command were two Second-tier Demon Generals with complementary abilities, Turtle Three Thousand and Crab Eighteen, as well as over two hundred First-tier Demon Soldiers who had undergone preliminary training.

Even the key clues for refining a defensive Magic Treasure pointed to a human Human Race Artifact Refining expert who seemed to be able to solve the problem through trade.

Everything was ready, waiting only for the arrival of that final moment.

Gao De quietly coiled in the core of the Water Mansion where the spiritual mist was densest. Under the induction of the dragon pearl fossil in his Dantian, the dragon blood in his body, as high as 99%, surged like a rushing river, roaring incessantly.

A prototype of a flood dragon pearl, shimmering and existing between reality and illusion, had slowly condensed and bobbed deep within his Qi Sea.

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He forcibly suppressed the primal urge deep in his Bloodline to immediately trigger the Heavenly Tribulation and complete the transformation, performing a final settling of his state of mind and repeatedly deducing every detail that might occur during the process of Undergoing Tribulation.

The gate of Dragon Transformation was close at hand. The dragon hidden in the depths retracted its claws and teeth, waiting for the wind and clouds to stir and the thunder to move, for the moment to leap into the sky... Deep within the Deep Pool Water Mansion, Gao De coiled on the core jade platform where the spiritual mist was densest.

The dragon blood in his body, which had reached ninety-nine percent, was like lava suppressed to the extreme, rushing and surging, constantly battering that invisible barrier.

Within his Dantian, the dragon pearl fossil vibrated slightly, transmitting a burning desire for transformation.

To the side, the Third-tier Tortoise Shell Shield Embryo, which had not yet been refined into a Magic Treasure, floated quietly, its surface shimmering with a somber light.

"The time has come; I can no longer delay."

Gao De's thoughts were resolute as he no longer suppressed the restlessness deep within his Bloodline.

He opened his massive mouth, and a suction force emerged, swallowing all the Essence Blood of Dragon-Blooded Creatures he had previously hunted and stored in cold jade boxes!

This Essence Blood far surpassed the previous giant salamander spirit egg, like boiling oil poured into a fierce fire.

Boom—!

A violent force exploded within his body, arrogantly washing through his Meridians, tearing apart and reorganizing his flesh, blood, and bones.

The intense pain almost made him faint, but the tenacious will of a Transmigrator in his Divine Soul, combined with the protection of the System's glimmer, allowed his mind to maintain a sliver of clarity.

One hundred percent! The limit of the Dragon Fish Bloodline was broken in one fell swoop!

The next moment, the transformation of his life essence officially began.

On the System panel, the value for Bloodline purity blurred for an instant and then reconsolidated, startlingly becoming—flood dragon bloodline, one percent!

Although it was a negligible sliver, it meant that the level of his life had crossed that chasm, starting from "fish" and moving toward "Flood Dragon"!

Almost at the very instant the Bloodline qualitative change was completed—

Crack—!!!

A terrifying thunderous sound, seemingly originating from the Nine Heavens and piercing through the universe, exploded violently!

Above the deep pool, the originally clear sky was instantly swallowed by endless black clouds.

The heavy tribulation clouds swirled frantically, condensing into a massive vortex.

In the center of the vortex, purple lightning snakes danced wildly, and a destructive aura pressed down like a physical substance, enveloping the entire water area.

"The Heavenly Tribulation... is here!" Gao De's heart tightened, a look of determination flashing in his huge vertical pupils.

Outside the Water Mansion, Turtle Three Thousand and Crab Eighteen had already acted according to orders, leading all the Demon Soldiers to retreat behind the protective array at the edge of the Water Mansion. Each held their breath, gazing in awe at that world-destroying power.

The first tribulation lightning, as thick as a palace pillar and carrying blinding purple light, tore through the water curtain. Ignoring the layers of obstacles from the outer "Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Grand Array," it was like a soul-locking spear, striking directly at Gao De in the core of the Water Mansion!

The array's water mirror illusions and heavy water shield only made it slightly distorted and dim, failing to completely block it.

"Roar!"

Gao De let out a long cry, his newborn flood dragon bloodline boiling, as thunderlight and water vapor intertwined around his body.

Without hesitation, he poured Demonic Power into the Tortoise Shell Shield Embryo beside him!

That damaged tortoise shell expanded in response, transforming into a giant shield covered in ancient patterns, meeting the thunder.

Rumble!

The thunder pillar smashed fiercely onto the shield's surface!

Blinding thunderlight exploded, reflecting the Water Mansion in a deathly white. The tortoise shell made an overwhelmed creaking sound, the surface cracks suddenly widening, its spiritual light dimming rapidly, and even fragments crumbled off the edges.

But it ultimately withstood this first strike!

Most of the Power of Thunder was diverted and dispersed, and the remaining portion was also neutralized by the "Subtle Ripple Thunder Light" Divine Ability around Gao De and the "Lightning Deflection Talisman" laid out in advance.

Gao De's body shook violently, his blood and Qi surged, but his gaze became increasingly sharp.

The tribulation clouds seemed to be provoked; thunderlight gathered again in the center of the vortex, its color turning deep black, its power even greater than before!

The second tribulation lightning descended!

This lightning was no longer pillar-shaped, but resembled a ferocious black lightning Flood Dragon, baring its fangs and claws, pouncing down with an aura of annihilation!

"There's no time to recover!" Gao De knew the tortoise shell had reached its limit, but he had no other choice!

He once again pushed the shield with all his strength while simultaneously circulating the "Dragon Transformation Merit" secret technique. The prototype of the demonic core in his body resonated with the dragon pearl fossil, condensing a dense phantom of dragon scales on his body surface.

Bang—!!!

The deafening sound rang out as the black lightning Flood Dragon collided violently with the tortoise shell!

This time, the Tortoise Shell Shield Embryo could no longer hold on.

Accompanied by a crisp cracking sound, this Third-tier embryonic material, obtained from the orphan of a mythical creature and possessing great potential, split down the middle with a giant crack. Its spirituality was completely lost, and it became as heavy as an ordinary stone, falling downward.

The residual Power of Thunder still heavily struck Gao De's body!

"Ugh!" Gao De groaned in pain. The dragon scale phantom on his body surface shattered instantly, leaving large areas of charred wounds, dripping with blood.

He forced his Demonic Power to circulate, the "Breath Concealment" talent weakening the Heavenly Tribulation's lock-on, and "Summon Wind and Rain" invoking the Water Mansion's Spiritual Vein, turning it into a towering wave to clash with the thunderous power, narrowly receiving this second strike.

But his aura had clearly weakened, and his injuries were not light.

The tribulation clouds gave him no chance to catch his breath.

In the center of the vortex, all the darkness and thunder condensed into a final point—a bolt of lightning only as thick as an arm, yet appearing in a destructive dark gold color, fell silently. Wherever it passed, space seemed to distort and wail.

The third bolt, the Heart Demon Tribulation Lightning! This lightning not only destroyed the body but also directly struck the Divine Soul, triggering the deepest fears and delusions within!

Gao De stared at that dark gold lightning, feeling an unprecedented threat of death. The shield was destroyed, and he himself was heavily injured; how could he resist?

There was only one way: to fight to the death!

In an instant, the ruthlessness in his bones and the decisiveness of a Transmigrator completely erupted.

He no longer stayed on the defensive, but instead raised his head to the sky, pouring all his remaining Demonic Power, the newborn sliver of flood dragon bloodline, and the essence accumulated in the dragon pearl fossil into his unicorn horn!

Simultaneously, his strongest offensive Divine Ability—Thunder Smite Spear—was boldly unleashed!

But this time, the spear tip was not pointed outward; instead, it condensed at the tip of his unicorn horn, turning into an extremely concentrated Heaven-Defying spear shining with purple-gold thunderlight, actively meeting that dark gold Heart Demon Tribulation Lightning!

Attack against attack! Thunder against thunder!

"Break for me—!"

Boom!!!!!!!!!

The dark gold and purple-gold thunderlights collided violently at the core of the Water Mansion, exploding with blindingly strong light and a shockwave that swept through everything.

The numerous "Gui Water Protection Talismans" Gao De had laid out were triggered one after another, only to shatter in succession.

The entire Water Mansion shook violently, rock walls cracked, and the spiritual mist dissipated.

Gao De felt as if his Divine Soul were being torn apart, and countless illusions emerged—the confusion of his past life, the struggles of his current life, his ambition to become a dragon, the fear of defeat and death... the Heart Demon raged! But he held firmly to his mind, with only the will for "Dragon Transformation" and his unyielding conviction remaining!

Not knowing how long had passed, perhaps an instant, perhaps eternity.

The destructive thunderlight finally gradually dissipated.

The tribulation clouds in the sky slowly receded, and a ray of seven-colored auspicious light, containing endless vitality and peace, pierced through the layers of water, accurately shining on that charred, broken, and almost unrecognizable massive body on the jade platform.

Bathed in the auspicious light, Gao De's charred shell peeled off piece by piece, revealing a longer body beneath, shimmering with a blue-black luster and covered in brand-new dense scales.

His head became increasingly majestic, the unicorn horn on his forehead more prominent, and four bulges on his abdomen burst open, revealing newly formed, scale-covered sharp claws... An aura far purer, nobler, and more powerful than before spread out like ripples—

Flood Dragon's Might!

He succeeded.

Although the price was heavy—the Tortoise Shell Shield was completely destroyed and he was heavily injured—he had ultimately endured this triple Dragon Transformation Heavenly Tribulation and stepped into a brand-new Realm of life—

Flood Dragon!