Chapter 515: Fourth-Rank Transformed Demon Sage

Half a month later.

In the sky, a spiritual energy vortex spanning hundreds of li continuously poured into the cave where Yue Lingyan resided.

The massive celestial phenomenon triggered by the realm breakthrough disrupted the surrounding spiritual energy, shattering the toxic mists encircling the mountain range and spreading outward.

Such a grand disturbance naturally drew the attention of nearby beast beasts.

From the northwest edge of Beastsong Mountains, two figures flew out from the two largest demonic territories.

They were a mid-stage third-rank Ox Demon King and a Black Scorpion King.

Both demon kings had sensed the celestial disturbances half a month ago, but had dared not act due to the surrounding toxic mists.

Now that the mists had been scattered by the immense energy, they grew restless.

The two beasts flew toward the valley, their eyes gleaming with greed and excitement.

But the next moment.

Before the two beasts could react, a ring of black mystic light erupted around them, trapping them.

"Hmph! Are you two tired of living? Daring to covet this place?"

A ripple stirred in the air, and Shi Tian Shu appeared, holding a black steel trident.

Alongside him, Xuan Shui E and Yin Yi Shuang Feng also materialized, forming a triangular formation that surrounded the Ox Demon King and Black Scorpion King.

Seeing this, the ox and scorpion were stunned; they barely moved to flee when countless bolts of thunder descended upon them.

Shi Tian Shu's trident erupted with black radiance, slashing toward the strongest of the two—the Ox Demon King.

Yin Yi Shuang Feng hovered nearby, preventing their escape.

After a short while.

Under the combined assault of Shi Tian Shu, Xuan Shui E, and Yin Yi Shuang Feng, the two demon kings were slain on the spot.

Shi Tian Shu gathered the corpses of the ox and scorpion and handed them to Qin Ming.

With the two demon kings slain, the surrounding beasts lurking in the shadows were thoroughly intimidated.

No more foolish beasts dared approach to investigate.

Yet Qin Ming's attention remained fixed on the cave behind the waterfall.

"It's coming!"

He swiftly retreated with his spiritual pets, watching from afar.

BOOM! The spiritual energy clouds dispersed, replaced by a vast, dark mass of tribulation clouds.

Merely the aura radiating from them seemed ready to obliterate all existence.

Even Qin Ming felt a primal dread—should he be caught in even a fraction of it, he would be instantly reduced to ash.

Qin Ming's eyes flickered as he said calmly, "It seems your friend has completed the breakthrough phase—now she must endure the Transformation Thunder Tribulation."

"Whether she can ascend to a fourth-rank transformed demon sage depends on this most critical step."

He released Xuan Shui E and Yin Yi Shuang Feng as well, allowing them to observe a true great beast's tribulation—it was an irreplaceable experience for their own cultivation.

Among all tribulations beasts endure, the Transformation Tribulation is the most difficult.

Countless brilliant demon kings have perished at this stage—it is even less likely than a human breaking through to Nascent Soul.

BOOM-KRAK!

Purple-gold twin-colored thunder bolts crashed down with unstoppable force.

As if tearing a terrifying rift through heaven and earth.

Above the cave, a hundred-zhang-tall silver moon celestial fox appeared, its back adorned with four long, snowy tails.

The silver moon celestial fox's aura had now reached the fourth-rank level; immense demonic power surged, and every gesture seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.

She gazed upward at the descending purple-gold thunder, her eyes resolute, showing not a trace of retreat.

Yue Lingyan summoned a golden lotus-shaped magic treasure, which hovered above her head and bloomed into a massive seven-colored radiant flower.

It collided with the tribulation thunder! BOOM! Blinding light flashed, turning heaven and earth into daylight.

As seconds passed, the terrifying fourth-rank thunder continued to strike without pause.

Half a day later.

Yue Lingyan had endured sixteen terrifying Transformation Thunder strikes; her body was covered in wounds, her newly attained fourth-rank aura weakened to near death.

Qin Ming frowned tightly—he had never witnessed the horror of a fourth-rank Transformation Thunder before. The valley's hundred-li radius was utterly lifeless, reduced to ash and pulverized into a vast black pit by the lightning.

Little Yin Yue Hu was heartbroken. The tribulation had reached its most critical point—Yue Lingyan was on the verge of collapse, and her powerful magic treasures had been utterly destroyed by the thunder.

She immediately swallowed the Li Yun Pill Qin Ming had given her—her final lifeline.

Instantly.

As the pill's immense medicinal power spread, her injuries were restored seven or eight tenths within moments.

Her aura surged again; her four massive fox tails whipped through the air as she braced for the final two Transformation Thunder strikes.

A force of Dao surged within the dark clouds, as if seeking to prevent the silver moon celestial fox below from ascending.

BOOM-KRAK-KRAK! Another incense stick later.

The tribulation clouds dispersed; residual lightning still flickered in the sky.

Yue Lingyan had finally endured the final thunder strike—she had truly broken through to the fourth-rank transformed demon sage realm, completing her ultimate transformation.

"Mother!" Little Yin Yue Hu's eyes sparkled with joy.

The hundred-zhang silver moon celestial fox in the sky shifted form, transforming fully into a beautiful woman clad in palace robes.

Even her fox tails vanished, leaving no trace of demonic features—she now looked exactly like a human cultivator.

"Fourth-rank transformed demon sage!" Qin Ming sighed in awe—he never expected Yue Lingyan's strength and fortune to be so great that she had succeeded.

Facing such a powerful demonic cultivator for the first time, he felt a flicker of nervousness.

Half a month ago, they had embraced each other—now their cultivation levels and status had diverged into an unimaginable chasm.

Yet after his brief time with Yue Lingyan and the silver fox, he understood their nature—they were unlike ordinary demons.

They would not turn their backs on those who helped them.

Qin Ming now faced Nascent Soul elders or fourth-rank demon sages—even if he could not defeat them, he could flee into the Little Spirit Realm. In matters of survival, he had considerable confidence.

Precisely because of this, he had dared to accept her terms.

Half an incense stick later.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to flow back, nourishing the newly ascended Yue Lingyan.

With this, the earth-shattering breakthrough reached its perfect conclusion.

Soon, news of a new fourth-rank demon sage emerging in Beastsong Mountains would spread across the entire Da Jin, and the two other major cultivation realms nearby.

After all, once one reaches fourth-rank or Nascent Soul, one's power can reshape the entire cultivation world's balance.

After stabilizing her new realm, Yue Lingyan turned her gaze toward Qin Ming.

Qin Ming felt a blur before his eyes—Yue Lingyan stood before him.

He had not even reacted.

Now, Yue Lingyan's aura was profound and unfathomable; her demeanor was utterly unlike before—like a celestial immortal descended to earth.

She carried an air of supreme superiority, every movement radiating noble elegance; her eyes glowed with a soul-deep transformation, clearly revealing her immense advancement.

A fourth-rank transformed great beast could crush a Golden Core cultivator as easily as squashing an ant.

Once the Transformation Tribulation is survived, a demon sage's power surpasses even that of a Nascent Soul True Person of the same rank.

The silver fox immediately broke free from Shi Tian Shu and ran toward Yue Lingyan.

Qin Ming, facing the now-ascended Yue Lingyan, dared not be careless—he stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Hehe! Congratulations, Lady Lingyan, on breaking through to fourth-rank demon sage. From now on, I must address you as Elder."

"Qin Daofriend, no need for such formality—call me Lingyan as before. I owe my survival and escape from death entirely to your Li Yun Pill."

"Had you not rescued me, I would have perished long ago in the icy pool, let alone broken through." Yue Lingyan offered a faint smile, her tone filled with gratitude.

"My promise to you still stands—should you ever need my aid, simply ask."

"What are your plans from now on, Qin Daofriend?"

Qin Ming paused, then bowed and replied, "I still intend to return to Wuxing Mountain and till the soil. I'll see what comes after."

"Hmm. If so, should you need me, use this to send word—I can arrive at once, so long as you're not too far away."

"If you have time, you're welcome to visit the Fox Clan's Muxia Mountain."

As she spoke, Yue Lingyan handed Qin Ming a green jade token.

"Thank you," Qin Ming said without hesitation, taking the jade token from her hand.

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(End of Chapter)