Chapter 312: Loss‑Making Seat Sunbathing Platform

「Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, if you have the ability, come again! 」

Yunhe had just finished saying this when he regretted it.

Because he also discovered that the tribulation clouds gathered in the sky had not dispersed, and the faint lock on his aura was likewise unchanged.

Not only that.

Within the rolling tribulation clouds, there was also nurturing a milky-white lightning fluid.

"White lightning?"

He had seen plenty of heavenly lightning, had experienced tribulations once each, yet had never seen this white lightning.

Moreover, tribulations are heavenly numbers, nine being the ultimate number; it's not that there are no tribulations exceeding nine strikes—there are also eighteen, twenty-seven, and so on.

But they are all multiples of the ultimate number nine, and moreover, tribulations above the ninefold heavenly tribulation are also not what fourth-level demonic beasts need to face.

But he could clearly feel that this bolt of white lightning should be the final strike of his current metamorphosis tribulation.

Moreover, strange as it was, upon seeing this tribulation, although he felt a strong sense of danger, he also—

Yunhe's heart suddenly stirred, as if he sensed something.

Immediately after, his body once again rapidly expanded.

Innate divine ability——As One Wishes!

"No!"

Yunhe's eyes gleamed, flashing with a hint of realization.

"This is the innate divine ability——Embodying Heaven and Earth!"

He had also previously experienced changes in his innate divine ability "As One Wishes", guessing that this was the potential and direction of that innate divine ability which originally seemed weak and useless.

Just that.

He had never been able to make his "As One Wishes" truly achieve the might of "Embodying Heaven and Earth".

But this time, under the tribulation clouds, beneath that nurturing white lightning fluid, his divine ability "As One Wishes" actually transformed into the true "Embodying Heaven and Earth"!

It was also at this time that Yunhe finally somewhat understood what this white lightning fluid truly meant.

He murmured: "Pivoting heaven and earth, mysteries capable of creation, from nothing to something, from something to prosperity. This is. Pivoting Divine Thunder!"

It is a heavenly number, yet also a creation.

Yunhe's demonic aura surged forth all around him, and the manifestation of "Embodying Heaven and Earth" gave him a feeling of unprecedented power.

"As it turns out, I am now this powerful!"

He looked at the tribulation clouds above, the nurturing white lightning fluid, and suddenly rose up.

"It is creation, it is tribulation, this seat shall receive it all—come!"

Hum—

As his words fell.

The heavens and earth suddenly turned white.

That bolt of white lightning seemed to have fallen, yet also seemed not to have fallen, but Yunhe felt that his huge body at this moment was already enveloped by the bright white light.

I don't know how long has passed.

It seems like an instant, yet also like many years.

"What is that?!"

The Land Mountain Turtle that had come within a hundred li of Huanhu Dao watched the white light falling from the tribulation clouds, its heart filled with doubt.

It did not know how many layers of tribulation had fallen, and upon approaching it saw the white light falling.

The Land Mountain Turtle had also experienced a metamorphosis tribulation, so how had it never seen white light produced within a tribulation?

But it did not know why.

The Land Mountain Turtle's heart suddenly throbbed.

It felt that beneath this white light, it seemed to also have considerable benefit for it, but more likely it was danger.

And just as the Land Mountain Turtle's heart was filled with surprise and doubt, the bright white light suddenly dispersed, and the heavy dark clouds covering this place also dissipated at that moment.

The tribulation clouds slowly dispersed, revealing the blocked sun, and the terrifying aura that made all demons feel fear also dissipated along with it.

Seeing this, the Land Mountain Turtle was suddenly startled, recovering from that strange dazed feeling.

"Did it succeed?"

It stood in place, hesitated a moment, then gritted its teeth and rushed toward Huanhu Dao.

Not only whether the opponent truly passed this tribulation, but even if it failed, leaving behind a corpse would also undoubtedly be of considerable benefit to it.

And if the opponent succeeded, it would surely be severely wounded at this point; even if we concede a million steps, the opponent would still have some fighting strength, and it would have absolute confidence in self-preservation.

The Land Mountain Turtle, always cautious and careful, always puts self-preservation first before acting.

But it also understood that if the Black Giant Turtle of Huanhu Dao truly succeeded in its tribulation, then its ten-thousand-li great mountain would likely never know peace.

Therefore.

Even if it truly had to take a certain risk, this time it must kill that Black Giant Turtle of Huanhu Dao.

If it does not kill the opponent while it is weak after just passing the tribulation, then perhaps there will truly be no chance later.

The thought reached this point.

A flash of ferocity crossed the Land Mountain Turtle's aged face, and its body surged with tremendous demonic power.

Wherever it passed, all demonic beasts fell prone.

Huanhu Dao

"Whoosh—"

Yunhe, having returned to his original size, slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, accompanied by leaping golden arcs.

"Finally."

Yunhe let out a long sigh, and immediately a surge of intense excitement and joy welled up from his heart.

He finally succeeded in breaking through to the Fourth Level!

From now on, the vastness of the Yao Shou Shijie meant he could finally explore a bit of it, and the many hidden secrets he had previously kept could now be investigated with some confidence.

He clearly understood that this expansive world hid countless secrets and treasures, but with them came equal danger; without sufficient strength, he could not act on those thoughts.

"After the thunder passes nine layers, turning thereafter, profound and yet more profound, it can withstand creation."

After muttering it softly, Yunhe looked around, and his expression suddenly stiffened.

He saw that not a single inch of intact land remained around him.

Besides charcoal, there was only flying ash, and even what he originally liked most—

"My sunbathing platform!"

That sunbathing platform had accompanied him for hundreds of years, enduring wind, sun, and rain; he had watched the lake, basked in the sun, zoned out, and even cultivated on that stone, and Yunhe even wondered whether, after a few more centuries under the cleansing of his demonic power, the platform might have become a spirit.

Who would have thought it would be destroyed in this tumultuous thunder tribulation.

"Never mind, never mind."

Yunhe shook his head; now he only felt utterly exhausted, a wave of drowsiness washing over him.

He knew this was the inevitable sleep he must undergo after each successful breakthrough, a kind of self-protection among demon beasts that allows them to better settle their transformed bodies and the cultivation gained from the breakthrough.

Moreover, after this sleep, if nothing unexpected happens, he should be able to assume human form.

However, this drowsiness, Yunhe could still endure it a little longer.

He took a deep breath.

"Wish-Fulfilling has advanced to Heaven-Earth Embodiment, but Nurturing Thunder still needs to be felt properly."

"However,"

Yunhe's eyes narrowed slightly, and his mouth opened a little.

Accompanied by flashing arcs of light, a brilliant golden thunder pearl was spat out from his mouth.

"The Thunder Pouch has transformed into a Thunder Pearl; this pearl contains extremely rich heavenly thunder power, and it can now be considered one of my natal magic treasures. But more importantly,"

He narrowed his eyes further, staring at the smooth-surfaced thunder pearl whose interior seemed to intertwine countless terrifying thunderbolts for a long time.

Finally.

In the churning thunder slurry, he saw a flash of white!

White Lightning!

Turning Divine Thunder!

At that time, during the tenth thunder tribulation, namely when the Turning Divine Thunder descended, Yunhe almost instinctively employed the Nurturing Thunder divine ability.

However, the Turning Divine Thunder is not heavenly thunder power; even essentially, it cannot be considered true lightning, but rather a manifestation of the power of heaven and earth's creation.

When Yunhe then employed Nurturing Thunder, he felt unable to absorb it, and in the end could only resist it with his body.

Fortunately, although this thunder's power was strong, it was only slightly stronger than the ninth heavenly thunder, not enough to take his life.

But after withstanding the impact of that Turning Divine Thunder, the special power it contained allowed his demonic body to regain a certain degree of recovery.

"I had thought it a failure, but I never expected to actually catch a wisp of it."

This is precisely what he still cannot fathom about the use of that wisp of Turning Divine Thunder's power.

But there is no doubt that this thunder is extraordinary; gaining even a wisp is better than having none.

"Later, when the opportunity arises, I will study it slowly."

"By the way, there's still that gang of covetous fellows."

As he underwent the thunder tribulation, the commotion was so great that it nearly startled all the demon beasts within a radius of thousands of li.

However, the intensity of his thunder tribulation made even ordinary demon beasts struggle to walk, let alone approach; even most third-level demon beasts dared not act rashly.

Moreover, his title as "Lord of Huanhu Dao" still carried some deterrent power in the surrounding areas; most demon beasts, even if they knew he was undergoing the tribulation, would not dare to approach.

But there are always exceptions.

There will always be some demon beasts willing to take risks, hoping to gain some benefit.

Yunhe currently has no time to deal with them; he plans to drive them all away first, and later will visit them one by one to cause trouble.

However.

When his domineering demonic sense swept out, he immediately noticed a clue.

Yunhe's brow rose.

"The Ten-Thousand-Li Mountain is at least thirty or forty thousand li away from my Huanhu Dao; at such a distance, could that old turtle even sense it?"

It was obvious that he had detected the old turtle of Ten-Thousand-Li Mountain, Lu Shan Gui, approaching this place.

Yunhe's figure flickered.

"King!"

"Yunhe!"

Although his appearance had changed, the demon beasts of Huanhu Dao still recognized him immediately.

Seeing Yunhe, whose demonic aura could not yet be fully controlled at this moment, Qing Yao and Bai Ning both felt considerable pressure, their bodies involuntarily sinking a little.

"Yunhe, are you alright?" Qing Yao couldn't help but ask.

Yunhe's aura was now strong, but the weakness within it was also obvious; clearly, even for him, the thunder tribulation had not been easy.

Bai Ning also showed a look of concern.

"It's fine." Yunhe waved his paw.

He continued: "The old turtle from Ten-Thousand-Li Mountain has come to scavenge."

Upon hearing this, Qing Yao, Bai Ning, and the other demon beasts all grew solemn.

The Lu Shan Gui of Ten-Thousand-Li Mountain!

That is also a Fourth Level demon beast.

If Yunhe were in his prime, they wouldn't have to worry, but now Yunhe's condition.

"Qingyao, Bai Ning, these two grand formations, you help me control them."

Yunhe, however, appeared quite calm; he took out two formation plates and handed them respectively to Qingyao and Bai Ning, while these two grand formations are the Fourth Level "Little Five Elements Generating Formation" and "Little Five Elements Inverted Formation".

"What is this?"

"Hmph!" Yunhe gave a light chuckle, "This old turtle, after great difficulty leaving its lair and delivering itself to our door, this time I'll make sure it comes but never leaves! This turtle is exceptionally skilled at earth evasion to escape; you two control these two formations to trap it completely! This time, I will have it serve as a celebration gift for my successful breakthrough to the Fourth Level!"

"How is your body?" Bai Ning tightened their grip on the formation plate in their hand and couldn't help but ask.

"My condition is indeed ordinary, but dealing with this old turtle is naturally a piece of cake!"

As his words fell, Yunhe wrapped himself in black demonic energy and lunged toward the Lu Shan Gui.

At this moment, the Lu Shan Gui had already arrived within the territory of Huanhu Dao.

The two turtle-type demon beasts met midway.

Yunhe had been prepared beforehand, but the Lu Shan Gui was startled, looking with astonishment at the suddenly appearing Yunhe, its gaze scanning him up and down.

When it noticed that Yunhe's seemingly powerful aura was unstable, the Lu Shan Gui, with its hands behind its back, flashed a mocking smile on its face.

"Just holding on?"

But the first words that Yunhe spoke left it stunned.

"You old turtle, compensate me for my sunbathing platform!"

The Lu Shan Gui's expression froze.

"Sunbathing platform?"

"What is that?"

"Moreover, why should it compensate?"

But Yunhe didn't care what its reaction was; taking advantage of the Lu Shan Gui's astonishment, he boldly stepped forward.

Seizing the initiative and such, he had plenty of experience.

He took a step forward.

His figure swelled.

A gigantic turtle claw resembling a dragon's claw fiercely pressed down on the Lu Shan Gui, like a mountain collapsing and crumbling.

However, the Lu Shan Gui, after all, is a Fourth Level demon beast, so it wasn't completely unable to react.

Instantly, its expression changed slightly as it raised both palms to block the descending claw.

Boom!!!

Under the tremendous impact, a terrifying shockwave spread outward.

"Hmph! You're just playing petty tricks, how could I—" the Lu Shan Gui's arms trembled slightly, but its aura showed no sign of weakness.

Seeing this, Yunhe let out a scornful laugh.

"How dare you call yourself 'lord' in my presence? Get down!"

His power erupted once again.

The Lu Shan Gui's expression drastically changed, and it instinctively cried out:

"How is this possible?!"

There was no time to dodge.

That terrifying power then crushed it down!

(End of chapter)