Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

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For Devil Beasts, the Tribulation Transcendence of other Devil Beasts could very likely turn into a gluttonous feast for them!

If the transcendence failed, the beast's physical body would become a great tonic for them; if it succeeded, the just-advanced beast would be too weak to put up much of a fight, still ending up as their blood meal.

However, over the past few years, Li Zhirui had regularly patrolled the nearby seas, ensuring there were no third-order Water Devils within a two-hundred-li radius, only some second-order ones.

Even so, Li Zhirui didn't hesitate to activate the Thousand-Mile Transmission Talisman and informed Li Shiqing of Da Qing's impending Tribulation Transcendence.

"Shilian, Da Qing's tribulation is imminent, and you will be in charge of the family alone. Remember to proceed with caution," Li Shiqing sent the message to Li Shilian, offered a brief explanation, then concealed his form and flew towards Xiaoling Island.

Li Shilian's expression turned serious. Although the Yuanming Sect was unaware of the situation and unlikely to attack Wanxian Island, such matters could afford no chance of error, as it would spell disaster for the Li family!

This was why Li Shiqing and Li Shilian had remained vigilant at their family home all these years, unwilling to take any risks.

And with Li Shiqing's departure, Li Shilian had to be utterly vigilant without raising the Yuanming Sect's suspicions.

'I hope Da Qing can safely overcome this tribulation.'

Meanwhile, Li Shiqing, having left Wanxian Island, pushed his speed to the limit and streaked through the air. In just half an hour, he arrived at Xiaoling Island.

At first glance, he saw the small island engulfed in thunder and lightning.

Through the blinding flashes, one could see layers of Spirit Light shields protecting Da Qing, weakening the Tribulation Thunder.

"How is the situation?" Upon locating Li Zhirui, Li Shiqing immediately flew up to him and asked.

Although Li Zhirui's face showed tension, there was no color of worry as he said, "Da Qing's condition is fairly good, the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation doesn't pose a problem for him."

And sure enough!

The first wave of Tribulation Thunder was fierce, but it was like a rootless duckweed, ultimately dissolved away completely.

Da Qing himself was faring well since he hadn't consumed too much mana—the accumulation of many years meant that in terms of mana quantity, ordinary newly advanced Golden Core Cultivators couldn't match him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The second wave of Tribulation Thunder struck in an instant, like a dragon tearing through space, carrying the power to obliterate everything as it lunged at Da Qing.

Ao!

Da Qing raised his head and let out an angry roar. A dazzling azure light emerged, quickly transforming into countless wooden shields that continuously appeared, counteracting the force of the Tribulation Thunder. At the same time, a curtain of water enveloped him to ensure his safety.

Li Zhirui and Li Shiqing watched nervously from a distance, but did not forget to use their Divine Senses to monitor the surroundings, driving away nearby Water Devils with their aura.

Although Li Zhirui had previously surveyed and found no third-order Water Devils in the vicinity, all Water Devils posed a significant threat to Da Qing at this moment.

If they entered the Thunder Tribulation's range and caused a surge in its power, it would endanger Da Qing.

As time trickled away, the second Tribulation Thunder was also completely dissipated. The third wave of Tribulation Thunder swiftly descended, plunging directly into Da Qing's body.

At the moment of contact, Da Qing let out a painfully agonizing scream.

"What's happening..." Li Zhirui lost his composure due to concern, and in some chaos, asked.

Li Shiqing quickly answered, "The breakthrough of Devil Beasts to the third order is different from us humans. This is not only a test of Core Formation but also an evolution of their bloodline."

The combination of both these factors caused a surge in the third wave of Tribulation Thunder's power, leading to this situation.

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For Devil Beasts, bloodline is both a shortcut and a shackle, it can accelerate their cultivation speed, yet it limits their potential.

If a Devil Beast wants to breakthrough bloodline limitations, besides consuming heavenly treasures, the most common method is to refine and purify its bloodline using the power of Tribulation Thunder during the breakthrough of the third stage.

In fact, in addition to these three bolts of Tribulation Thunder, Devil Beasts face an additional bolt known as the Transformation Tribulation Thunder.

As the name suggests, only by overcoming this tribulation can they truly transform into human form; otherwise, they can only use spells for illusion or to deceive the eyes.

However, they can choose the timing of this Tribulation Thunder, which can either coincide with the Golden Core Tribulation or be deferred to a later date.

If four bolts of Tribulation Thunder were to descend at once, it would be too targeted against the Devil Race, as under such circumstances, ordinary Devil Beasts could not possibly endure this tribulation.

With Li Shiqing holding him back, Li Zhirui could only anxiously watch Da Qing, observing him continuously expelling black blood under the effect of the Tribulation Thunder, with his breath flickering and his face full of pain.

Ao!

This Thunder Tribulation was a test for Da Qing and also a torment for Li Zhirui who could only watch helplessly as his Contracted Spirit Beast suffered, unable to do anything.

"Da Qing, you can definitely succeed!"

Perhaps inspired by Li Zhirui's shout, Da Qing's breath slowly stabilized, and the surrounding Spiritual Energy started converging towards him.

"He's succeeded!" Li Shiqing breathed a sigh of relief at this scene.

The clouds of tribulation still transformed into pure, dense Spiritual Energy, pouring into Da Qing's body to aid him in condensing his Demon Core, or rather, a Golden Core.

Just as Li Zhirui relaxed, his Divine Sense suddenly caught a trace of movement and immediately converged towards that spot.

He saw a third-stage Water Devil that had appeared at some unknown time, lunging towards Da Qing, who was in the process of Core Formation.
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It must be said, the timing chosen by the opponent was excellent!

The Thunder Tribulation was already dissipating and would not be detected by it, while Da Qing was in the midst of focusing all his efforts on Core Formation, barely aware of the outside world, and even if aware, he would not have been able to react in time.

"Scoundrel, how dare you!"

Li Zhirui was instantly enraged, and with a sweep of his right hand, the Water-Wood Divine Light emerged, forming a vast net, instantly blocking the path of the Water Devil.

This was a Giant Pincer Dragon Shrimp with a trace of the Dragon Tribe bloodline, nearly thirty feet long, with a pair of terrifying pincers which it snapped violently at the net, breaking free from the constraints.

Fortunately, it had been halted for a moment, allowing Li Zhirui and Li Shiqing's attacks to fall again, not giving it a chance to get close to Da Qing.

"Human race, this is a struggle within our Water Devil race. If you know what's good for you, leave now!" The shrimp said in a strange tone.

"Hmph," Li Zhirui snorted coldly and said, "Da Qing is my Contracted Spirit Beast; you dare to harm him, I will surely slay you!"

The shrimp naturally knew that the two humans shared a deep connection with Da Qing, otherwise, they would not be acting as his protectors; it was just looking for an excuse to act, and to buy time.

"Not good! It's buying time!" Li Zhirui quickly realized something was amiss, as a strong Devil Qi was rapidly approaching them.

"Uncle, be careful! This Devil is at least at the mid-stage of the third order!" said Li Zhirui, his expression solemn.

"We just need to hold out until Da Qing forms his Golden Core!"

In at most a quarter of an hour, he believed they could do it.