38: Chapter 38: Big, thick, and fierce, and damn long-lasting!

Ling Tian felt as if an ancient volcano lay dormant within him, erupting at this very moment!

Violent life energy surged and collided within every single one of his cells!

His body trembled violently, his bones emitting teeth-grinding creaks. This was his structure restructuring, transforming into a stronger, more perfect form!

His body size expanded with unprecedented speed!

One point nine meters... two meters... two point two meters... three meters!

Finally, his body length settled at a terrifying three meters!

Standing up, he was already taller than a one-story building!

His grey-black skin became even deeper, taking on a dull, dark hue.

The jagged keratinous protrusions on his skin surface and the dorsal fins along his spine underwent significant changes!

The dorsal fins became thicker and taller, their edges glinting with a cold, ghostly light, like rows of sharp swords pointing towards the sky!

At the base of the dorsal fins, one could vaguely see dark red energy veins pulsing beneath the skin, echoing the energy core within his chest, forming an additional energy circulation System!

His tail became thicker and longer, occupying almost a third of his body length. The bone structure at the tip of the tail seemed to have undergone some mutation, becoming sharper and heavier. A casual swing could stir up a muffled sonic boom, with power comparable to a battering ram!

But the biggest change was in his chest!

Inside his chest, the energy core, further reinforced by the [Foundation of Nine Transformations], had nearly doubled in volume!

The structure became more stable, like a miniature galaxy, constantly undergoing highly efficient Yuan energy fission reactions!

The dark red light on the core's surface became deeper, faintly revealing an almost black texture.

The total energy contained within and its output power had both taken a qualitative leap!

If the previous energy core was a high-performance engine, then now, it was an active volcano on the verge of eruption!

[Evolution Complete! Current Stage: Juvenile (Rank 6)]

[Host: Ling Tian]

[Race: Godzilla (Juvenile)]

[Rank: Rank 6]

[Evolution Points: 1050 / 16000]

[Attributes: Strength 655, Agility 628, Stamina 717, Mental Energy 655]

[Talent: Devour (Intermediate)]

[Skills: Atomic Fission Breath (Intermediate), Destruction Monarch (Special), Gravity Control (Elementary)]

[Entries: [Foundation of Nine Transformations (Gold)], [Treasury of the King (Gold)], [Heavy (White)]]

[Passive Skills: Poison Resistance (Advanced), Hard Skin (Intermediate), Super-Powered Armor (Intermediate), Ripping Bite (Elementary), Energy Perception (Intermediate), Crystallized Skin (Elementary), Golden Bloodline (Elementary), Bone Armor (Elementary)]

His attributes had skyrocketed once again!

Corresponding to this was a heaven-shaking change in his strength!

Especially the surge in Mental Energy, which not only increased his Energy Perception Rank but also allowed Ling Tian to "speak."

Of course, not in the true sense of opening his mouth to speak, but by using Mental Energy to vibrate the air to produce sound.

Ling Tian slowly opened those cold eyes.

Feeling the surging power within his body, especially the seemingly endless energy reserve in his energy core, a confidence that "I can take on ten" welled up in him.

He moved his body slightly, his joints popping, and the air around him twisted.

[Ding! Detected that the host possesses the special entry [Foundation of Nine Transformations (Gold)]. After this evolution, you can choose one body part for additional reinforcement and transformation.]

[Please select: Skin / Skeleton / Muscles / Internal Organs (Need to specify which organ) / Senses / Energy Core / Sharp Teeth / Lower Limbs...]

Looking at the options from [Foundation of Nine Transformations], Ling Tian hesitated almost not at all.

"Energy Core!"

Now, he was facing the newly promoted Yao Beast King, and potentially more powerful enemies in the future.

A stronger energy core meant more durable combat power and a more powerful Destruction Monarch breath!

He needed this!

[Selection confirmed! Starting additional reinforcement and transformation for the specified part: [Energy Core]!]

Boom—!!!

It was as if a star had been thrown into an already boiling furnace!

The energy core inside Ling Tian's chest ushered in a second violent transformation!

The galaxy-shaped core, which had already doubled in size, saw the efficiency of the Yuan energy fission reaction inside it jump up another level!

Although the volume of the core did not increase significantly again, its density, stability, and energy flux were all enhanced to an unimaginable degree!

The dark red light on the core's surface completely retracted, turning into a pure, pitch-black color!

Ling Tian could clearly feel that if he were to unleash his Atomic Fission Breath with full power now, its destructive power, range, and duration would far exceed before!

...

Just as Ling Tian completed his evolution, the mutation above the central valley of Falling Thunder Ravine reached its climax!

Rumble—!!!

Thousands of thunderbolts seemed to be summoned, crazily pouring into the single horn on top of the Thunder Jiao's head!

The horn erupted with unprecedented blinding light, as if it had turned into a thunder pillar connecting heaven and earth!

The Thunder Jiao let out a hiss that shook the universe. The sound was no longer a simple snake hiss, but carried a vast, dragon-like roar!

Its massive body twisted violently in the thunder light!

Crack!

Crack!

The dark blue scales on its body fell off in large patches, revealing new, metallic-lustrous dark blue scales underneath!

The shape of the scales also became heavier.

The two bumps on its head finally ruptured, and two short dragon horns broke through the flesh!

The four slight bulges on its abdomen became more obvious, with claws and teeth extending out!

The tip of the tail also stopped being sharp and thin, instead slightly forking, like a dragon's tail!

Its form and aura had already transcended the category of a snake, stepping into the Realm of a Jiao!

The pressure of a Yao King-level beast descended with a bang!

Boom!!!

The terrifying pressure swept across the entire valley. The Pioneers who were struggling in a bitter battle felt their chests hit by a Heavy blow, their breathing stifled, and their Yuan energy circulation became sluggish!

"It's over!" An Elder at the Middle Stage of Yuan Spirit turned deathly pale, despair in his eyes.

Ghost Scorpion laughed wildly: "Hahaha! Do you see that? Fatty Zhao! This is the newly born King! Lord Thunder Jiao!"

The newborn Thunder Jiao, its eyes flashing with thunder, swept across the humans below who were like ants.

It had just completed its transformation and urgently needed a large amount of energy to stabilize its Realm and replenish its consumption.

And these humans and their War Beasts, radiating tempting Yuan energy fluctuations, were the best tonic!

"Roar—!"

It let out a roar full of greed, its massive body stirring up the wind and clouds, and it opened its giant mouth to pounce on the weaker Grand Yuan Master attendants below!

Taking the brunt of it was Zhao Mengmeng and her team!

"Mengmeng!!"

Chairman Zhao's eyes were bloodshot, wanting to rush over to rescue, but was blocked tightly by Ghost Scorpion and the Shadow Demon Scorpion!

"Get lost!"

Chairman Zhao acted like a madman, his giant axe dancing wildly, but he couldn't break through the defense line at all.

Ghost Scorpion wore a cruel smile on his face: "Don't rush, Fatty Zhao, it will be your turn soon!"

He was happy to see this happen.

If the Thunder Jiao devoured these human powerhouses, its strength would be even greater, which was more beneficial to his Myriad Beast Pavilion's plan.

Just as Zhao Mengmeng and the others were about to be swallowed by the Thunder Jiao in one gulp...

At this critical moment!

"You beast! How dare you commit such violence!"

An angry shout like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens suddenly came from the direction of Cloud City!

The voice was not loud, but it contained an indescribable majesty, instantly drowning out all the noise of the battlefield and clearly reaching the ears of every person and every Yao Beast!

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying aura that seemed to be one with the entire world rose from the direction of Cloud City and, with unimaginable speed, crushed towards Falling Thunder Ravine!

He did not use any flying Yao Beast or Magic Treasure, but directly... walked through the void!

With every step he took, the air beneath his feet seemed to condense into substance, rippling out circles of subtle spatial waves!

The hallmark of a Yuan Wang Realm powerhouse, stepping through the void!

The person was dressed in a simple cyan robe, with a refined face, and his eyes radiated endless majesty when opened and closed.

It was one of the three Yuan Kings of Cloud City, the head of the Xia family—Patriarch Xia Yuan!

Xia Yuan's gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield on the wasteland, pausing for a moment on the newly transformed Thunder Jiao and Ghost Scorpion, his eyes cold.

"The monsters and freaks of the Myriad Beast Pavilion, how dare you come to my Cloud City territory to stir up trouble?"

"This beast, and you, both stay here today."

Xia Yuan's appearance was like a stabilizer, instantly giving the desperate Pioneers hope!

"It's Patriarch Xia!"

"A Yuan King powerhouse! We are saved!"

Many people were moved to tears.

The expressions of Ghost Scorpion and the Thunder Jiao changed drastically at the same time!

Yuan King!

It was actually a Yuan King who personally took action!

Ghost Scorpion cursed his bad luck inwardly.

He didn't expect the Yuan King of Cloud City to react so quickly, and that it was Xia Yuan, who was famous for his combat power!

The plan had changed!

Must retreat immediately!

"Lord Thunder Jiao! Go!"

Ghost Scorpion did not hesitate, shouted at the Thunder Jiao, and simultaneously urged the Shadow Demon Scorpion, wanting to break away from the battlefield and escape a thousand miles away.

The Thunder Jiao had just been promoted to a Yao King, its intelligence opened, and it naturally knew the horror of a human in the Yuan Wang Realm.

But a trace of unwillingness flashed in its eyes.

Its gaze caught the blood food below emitting tempting auras.

The beast nature that had not yet fully receded overcame reason at this moment!

It violently turned its head, and its giant mouth bit down fiercely towards Zhao Mengmeng and the others with even faster speed, carrying a fishy wind!

It wanted to swallow this batch of snacks before running away!

"You're courting death!"

Xia Yuan was furious. He didn't expect this beast to be so arrogant, daring to commit violence right in front of him!

Chairman Zhao was even more anxious, his eyes bloodshot, desperately trying to break through the obstruction!

In the distance, Xia Youchu saw this scene, and cold light shot from her eyes!

Although Zhao Mengmeng was a bit annoying, her nature wasn't bad, and she had helped her many times.

She couldn't just watch!

A resolute thought rose in her heart. She was about to disregard everything and use a forbidden technique that would damage her foundation, even if it could only block the Thunder Jiao for an instant!

However, someone was faster than her!

No, it was a beast that was faster than him!

Just as the Thunder Jiao's giant mouth was about to bite Zhao Mengmeng and the others.

Hum—!!!

A deep, near-black energy breath broke through the air from the direction of the Bone Forest!

The speed exceeded the limit of visual capture!

Almost the moment the sound rang out, the breath had already hit the Thunder Jiao's lower jaw with extreme precision!

Boom!!!

The dark breath had tremendous impact, directly forcing the Thunder Jiao to flip over!

"Roar!!!"

The Thunder Jiao let out a painful roar!

The huge force from its lower jaw forced it to tilt its head up violently, and its giant mouth grazed over the heads of Zhao Mengmeng and the others, only stirring up a fierce, fishy wind!

Saved!

Zhao Mengmeng and the others were survivors of a disaster, paralyzed on the ground, cold sweat instantly soaking their backs.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden blow!

Including Xia Yuan, who was preparing to take action, and Chairman Zhao, who was preparing to fight for his life!

Who is it?

To be able to repel a newly promoted Yao King with one blow?!

Although the Thunder Jiao was in a rush and didn't defend with full power, how powerful was the physique of a Yao King?

Not to mention a Platinum-level existence like a Jiao Dragon.

Ordinary Yuan Spirit Realm attacks could hardly break its defense!

Everyone looked towards the source of the breath.

They saw that in the direction of the Bone Forest, a ferocious giant beast three meters tall was keeping its giant mouth open, continuously spewing that heart-palpitating dark breath from the depths of its throat!

Cold eyes stared at the Thunder Jiao in the sky without any emotion.

It was Ling Tian, who had just completed his evolution!

"It's it! Lord Stone Lizard!" Zhao Mengmeng exclaimed, extremely excited.

Xia Yuan looked at Ling Tian's mighty and ferocious form, as well as the astonishingly powerful breath just now, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Is this the mutated Gecko that Youchu contracted?

With this appearance, this strength, how does it look anything like a Gecko!

Moreover, isn't this guy a bit too durable?

This terrifying energy breath has lasted for ten seconds, why hasn't it stopped yet?

That Thunder Jiao has been sprayed two miles away!

Ghost Scorpion also saw Ling Tian, was stunned for a moment, and then a look of betrayal-like anger appeared on his face!

"Bastard! You are a Yao Beast, how dare you help humans and attack a fellow King?!"

Ghost Scorpion pointed at Ling Tian and scolded shrilly, "You are betraying your Bloodline! Betraying the glory of the Yao Beast God!"

Ling Tian slowly turned his head, looked at the furious Ghost Scorpion, and transmitted a thought, the voice ringing directly in the other party's mind:

"Fellow King?"

"Are you worthy?"

"Also, doesn't your Myriad Beast Pavilion keep saying you revere Yao Beasts and view Yao Beasts as gods?"

"Then I am also a Yao Beast. According to your logic, I am higher than you."

"Come, call me Daddy and let me hear it."

"If you call it nicely, maybe I'll consider taking you as a godson."

Ling Tian's thought was calm and waveless, but the content was extremely infuriating.

Ghost Scorpion was stunned, then reacted, so angry that his face turned blue, and the finger pointing at Ling Tian was trembling:

"You beast! Full of filthy language! You are simply a disgrace to the Yao Beast race!!"

Ling Tian flicked his thick tail, not caring at all, and transmitted a thought:

"If I am a disgrace to the Yao Beast race, then what are you guys who rush to be grandsons to Yao Beasts? Hemorrhoids of the Yao Beast race?"

"You!!!"

Ghost Scorpion's eyes went dark, feeling his head buzzing.

He had lived for so many years, and this was the first time he had been so insulted by a Yao Beast!

The Thunder Jiao in the sky also let out an angry roar, "Sharp-tongued beast! This King will remember you!"

Ling Tian's breath was not very aggressive to it, but its scales had just grown out, how could it withstand Ling Tian's super high-temperature roasting?

"Beast? Aren't you also a beast? Who are you calling a beast?"

"The beast is calling you!!"

"Oh, the beast is calling me."

"Huh? Ahhh! This King is going to kill you!!"

After the Thunder Jiao reacted, its giant dragon head was so angry that green smoke rose.

This weird-looking Yao Beast's aura was not obvious, but its strength definitely had not reached the Yao King level!

Below the Yao King, everyone is an ant!

As long as it wanted, it could definitely kill Ling Tian before Xia Yuan arrived!

"Tsk, anxious, anxious, it's anxious." Ling Tian watched the furious Thunder Jiao, not only not afraid, but continued to transmit thoughts that would piss the Jiao to death, "You break your defense after just two words, is your Yao King title from Bulgaria?"

After saying that, he stopped spraying.

Counting the time, he had just unleashed the Atomic Fission Breath at full power for twenty seconds!

The scales on the Thunder Jiao's body were directly melted by the roasting, turning into a ball of burnt paste stuck to its body, looking extremely embarrassed.

Well, the energy core after upgrading is just different.

It's big, thick, and fierce, and most importantly, it's durable!