The five lightning bolts descended in a specific order, but upon entering the pool, they advanced simultaneously. Gradually, these five lightning bolts slowly twisted into a thick pillar of lightning, pressing down directly on Feng Fei's location.
This time, the black seal did not wait for the lightning tribulation to land before it acted. Instead, it detached itself from Feng Fei's brow and headed towards the lightning tribulation, reaching a height of ten feet.
A zhang above Feng Fei's head, the black seal clashed directly with the five bolts of lightning.
The two sides are deadlocked, each holding their own principles and pride.
Half an hour passed in this way. Perhaps it was because of this that the black seal felt its authority had been challenged, and the golden light emanating from it suddenly surged, almost illuminating the entire bottom of the pool. Even the flashes and leaps of lightning on the tribulation were obscured by the aura.
Just then, a hazy ball of light shot out from the turquoise tortoise shell enveloping the snowball, emitting a faint watery glow. The ball of light flew swiftly toward the black seal, which accepted it without any resistance.
With the addition of the ball of light, the black seal seemed to have taken a stimulant, quickly and majestically enveloping all the lightning tribulation power. Then, with a sudden contraction, it absorbed all the lightning tribulation power into its body.
Since all nine lightning bolts struck down, even though they did not have any effect on Feng Fei, the heavenly tribulation could only dissipate reluctantly.
The world suddenly became bright and clear, and the sunlight falling into the pool water instantly turned the dark environment at the bottom of the pool into a translucent and refreshing white.
The black seal, having gained a tremendous advantage, leaped smugly in mid-air. Its jet-black surface crackled with electricity, as if it hadn't yet fully grasped control of its sudden surge in power.
Just then, the azure tortoise shell suddenly transmitted a ripple towards the black seal, seemingly communicating with it. The black seal hesitated for a long time before slowly spitting out the ball of light. The ball of light, however, showed no intention of obediently returning to the azure tortoise shell, leisurely drifting in the pool. The azure tortoise shell seemed to have a very good temper. Seeing this, it didn't get angry, waiting for the ball of light to tire of playing and return on its own.
However, the black seal, seeing this, happily jumped around, seemingly laughing. After a long while, the black seal stopped moving and spat out a wisp of lightning. As soon as the lightning left the black seal's body, it became extremely violent, but under the suppression of both the black seal and the azure tortoise shell, it still obediently swam towards the ball of light.
The ball of light seemed extremely fond of the lightning. It would quickly devour it the instant it approached. Only then did the ball of light obediently drift towards the tortoise shell. However, its path was somewhat erratic, like a drunkard staggering about.
As time passed, Feng Fei, who had been undergoing tribulation while in a coma, finally slowly awoke.
Feng Fei had long forgotten where she was. Even if she had remembered, she would never have imagined that she was in a pool of water. As a result, she coughed up water the moment she woke up. However, she was still in the water, and even after coughing, she continued to choke on water. It took her a while to remember to use her spiritual power to expel the air from the water.
Only then did Feng Fei have the opportunity to observe his own situation.
Feng Fei was initially startled when he saw the snake-tailed fish-headed monster that had been gutted not far away, but then a look of relief appeared on his face. However, he became fearful the next moment, and then turned around and saw that Xue Tuan was behind him, which made him feel a little relieved.
Feng Fei swam towards the snowball and carefully cradled it in his arms. Seeing Feng Fei approach, the tortoise shell automatically expanded the protective circle around the snowball to a size large enough for both of them to stand in.
After carefully inspecting the snowball and finding that there was nothing wrong with it, Feng Fei finally felt relieved.
Feng Fei's eyes swept over the corpse of the snake-tailed fish-headed monster not far away. Although she didn't know why the monster had died, their escape might have been closely related to it. However, Feng Fei was too confused about the cause and effect at the moment, so she simply put it out of her mind.
The black seal became unhappy that Feng Fei hadn't paid attention to it since waking up. It quickly moved closer to Feng Fei, jumping and hopping around, which startled Feng Fei.
Feng Fei looked closely and realized that what was in front of him was the black seal he had found inside the snake-tailed fish-headed monster's belly. Seeing how lifelike the seal was, he knew it was no ordinary object.
The black seal didn't seem to be hostile towards her; on the contrary, it made her feel a sense of familiarity.
Feng Fei smiled and stretched out his hand. The black seal happily landed in Feng Fei's palm and gently rubbed against his palm, looking like a lively and cute little beast.
When Feng Fei woke up, the black seal had already suppressed the electric light on its body. At this moment, its body was no longer completely black; a purple light would occasionally flash across it, making it exceptionally magnificent.
However, Feng Fei was unaware of all this, because she was currently in a state of shock at her own cultivation level.
She was only unconscious, how could she have entered the Innate Realm? Doesn't the Innate Realm require undergoing tribulation? How could she have entered the Innate Realm without feeling anything at all?
Feng Fei wondered if she was mistaken, so she quickly examined herself carefully. But what she found only confused her more. Not only had she entered the Innate Realm, but her internal condition had also changed drastically. Golden spiritual energy still flowed through her meridians, but the barriers of her meridians had turned purplish-gold, with faint flashes of lightning.
Did she survive the tribulation of lightning in her sleep?
No, it should be said that she survived the tribulation while unconscious? And she survived it safely? (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
Chapter Fifteen: A Group of Ugly Monsters
Thinking of this, Feng Fei couldn't help but look up at the black seal in his palm, which he was enjoying himself immensely.
She couldn't help but wonder: before encountering the black seal, even if she had the ability to safely pass the tribulation, it would never have been so easy. But now the facts were right in front of her, and the only thing around her was the black seal, which had only recently appeared. In other words, the credit for her being able to pass the tribulation unknowingly was all thanks to this black seal.
It seems this black seal is a treasure.
With this idea in mind, Feng Fei found the black seal very pleasing to the eye. Seeing the seal playing happily in his palm, Feng Fei couldn't help but reach out and touch it.
The black seal seemed to thoroughly enjoy Feng Fei's caresses, and waves of spiritual energy emanated from the black seal and were transmitted to Feng Fei.
Feng Fei was taken aback for a moment. Was she being coquettish?
Although Feng Fei knew that the black seal was a treasure, he did not expect it to seem to have sentience.
"Can you understand me?"
Feng Fei couldn't help but ask the question, but she laughed as soon as she finished speaking, realizing how ridiculous she was to ask such a question.
To Feng Fei's astonishment, the black seal seemed to understand his question, bobbing up and down in the pool as if nodding.
"Are you a treasure?" Feng Fei noticed that the black seal responded to his question, and for a moment he felt a childlike sense of amusement.
A series of more active spiritual fluctuations emanated from the black seal, seemingly proudly declaring itself a treasure. Sensing this, Feng Fei couldn't help but laugh. The black seal, unperturbed, continued to happily revolve around Feng Fei.
Feng Fei and the black seal clashed for a while before finally calming down.
Seeing that Xue Tuan still hadn't woken up, Feng Fei's delicate eyebrows furrowed together.
Xue Tuan must have been injured and unconscious during the fierce battle with Xue Ying, but thanks to the protection of the azure tortoise shell, she should be alright. However, it's puzzling why she hasn't woken up yet. Fortunately, Xue Tuan has remained unharmed so far, and even shows signs of improvement and breakthrough. Perhaps she will make further progress after waking up.
Thinking of this, Feng Fei's mind finally calmed down a little.
Only then did Feng Fei have time to observe his surroundings.
I should have looked away, because once I did, I was really shocked!
Originally protected by the turquoise tortoise shell, Feng Fei's attention was focused on the black seal and the snowball, so she did not notice that they were now surrounded by many ferocious beasts at the bottom of the pool.
However, perhaps out of fear of the lingering power of the previous lightning tribulation, or perhaps intimidated by the ferocious flames of the black seal under the lightning, the surrounding aquatic beasts did not approach, but only lingered at a distance. However, each of these beasts was eyeing Feng Fei and Xue Tuan with predatory intent. If they hadn't been so cautious, they might have already devoured them whole.
Feng Fei had already entered the Innate Realm, but he still couldn't discern the cultivation levels of the surrounding ferocious beasts. One could only imagine how terrifying their strength was. However, Hu Qing, whom Feng Fei had encountered before, could transform into human form at the Innate Realm, as could Xue Tuan and Ming Feng, yet these powerful aquatic beasts remained unchanged.
Such a question only briefly crossed Feng Fei's mind before she dismissed it. What she needed to think about now was how to break through the encirclement of these ferocious beasts.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the previously deceased snake-tailed fish-headed monster surrounded by several enormous ferocious beasts. They didn't seem to intend to eat it. In truth, the snake-tailed fish-headed monster was utterly worthless at this point, because the power that Feng Fei and Xue Tuan had used to enhance their strength while inside the monster's flesh had been completely drained from its body. Its immense life force and power had been entirely used by Feng Fei and Xue Tuan. All their essence and blood had been exhausted, and even their once tender flesh had become old and hard.
These ferocious beasts aren't exactly starving. Why would they be interested in this old corpse that has lost all its essence?
However, they had great doubts about the way the snake-tailed fish-headed monster died. With their low intelligence, they could never have imagined that the snake-tailed fish-headed monster died because of Feng Fei and Xue Tuan.
After circling the corpse of the snake-tailed fish-headed monster, the ferocious beasts rejoined the circle surrounding Feng Fei.
Feng Fei saw this and immediately felt extremely annoyed.
Look at these ferocious beasts, each one with eyes gleaming with a sharp light, clearly not to be trifled with. They all have blue faces and fangs, looking extremely terrifying. Some have enormous heads but tiny bodies, appearing incredibly distorted; others have graceful lower bodies with fish tails, but upper bodies that are constantly drooling like leeches, making them utterly repulsive… The most beautiful of these beasts is the one closest to Feng Fei, with a curled scorpion tail, two enormous, gleaming pincers, incredibly sharp mouthparts, and a translucent, emerald-green body. But it would be even better if it didn't have that turd-like lump on its head.
Feng Fei was making a mental assessment, completely forgetting the danger she was in at that moment, which was both laughable and lamentable.
Suddenly, Feng Fei slapped her forehead, her face filled with regret. She had completely forgotten to look for a chance to escape.
Just then, Xue Tuan woke up with a soft moan.
Feng Fei was overjoyed. Ignoring the ferocious beasts around them, she figured that with the turquoise tortoise shell and the black seal, their safety wouldn't be in danger for the time being.
"Snowball, you're awake!"
Xue Tuan slowly woke up, not fully awake yet. Hearing Feng Fei's voice, she subconsciously sat up, rubbing her eyes and muttering, "Sister Fei Fei, where is this? Xue Tuan is so sleepy, I'm not fully awake yet."
Feng Fei gave Xue Tuan some chestnuts, which immediately woke Xue Tuan up.
Xue Tuan covered the spot where Feng Fei had hit her, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Feng Fei, her little mouth pouting as if silently rebuking Feng Fei's brutality. Feng Fei couldn't bear it any longer and immediately hugged Xue Tuan in his arms to comfort her.
After a while, Xue Tuan finally broke into a smile.
"Wow! So many ugly people!"
Snowball saw the ferocious aquatic beasts surrounding them and exclaimed in surprise.
However, Xue Tuan's words were true. Hearing this, Feng Fei helplessly spread his hands: "Yes, but these ugly monsters have surrounded us here. What a hassle!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Tuan looked at Feng Fei with a puzzled expression: "What's so strange? Doesn't Sister Fei Fei's handkerchief allow her to conceal her figure? And Xue Tuan can do that anyway."
Feng Fei slapped his forehead, realizing how foolish he had been to forget one of his most powerful weapons.
With a grin, she hugged Xue Tuan and kissed Xue Tuan's chubby little face: "Xue Tuan is so smart!"
Snowball immediately became smug. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
Chapter Sixteen: Melee
"Wow! Sister Feifei, Xue Tuan has actually broken through!"
Xue Tuan suddenly tugged at Feng Fei's sleeve and exclaimed in surprise, seemingly not expecting that she had made progress.
Xue Tuan's earlier transformation into human form, aided by Yuan Jue, wasn't due to failing to reach the Innate Realm, but rather because she hadn't yet reached the mid-stage of the Innate Realm, which allows for transformation. Therefore, Xue Tuan's cultivation was somewhat unstable. However, at this moment, her cultivation has completely stabilized, and she has taken a significant leap forward. No wonder Xue Tuan was so surprised.
Thinking of the snake-tailed fish-headed monster that the two of them had exhausted to the point of "dying of exhaustion," Feng Fei speculated, "It must be thanks to the snake-tailed fish-headed monster, look at its current state."
Feng Fei pointed with his right hand, and Xue Tuan looked in that direction and indeed saw the corpse of the old snake-tailed fish-headed monster.
Xue Tuan suddenly realized, and through her interaction with the turquoise tortoise shell, she immediately understood the whole story.
However, Xue Tuan was ultimately a child with a small mind, and she was only curious about it for a short while before forgetting about it.
"Alright, let's get ready to leave."
Feng Fei patted Xue Tuan's little head, which elicited a muttering, followed by a few laughs before he said, "You go invisible first, I'll follow you."
Snowball nodded, whispered an incantation, and vanished into the water in the next moment. Only the azure tortoise shell remained, floating above Feng Fei's head, indicating that Snowball was still there.
Although the surrounding ferocious beasts could not see Xue Tuan's figure, Feng Fei knew it clearly.
The ferocious beasts became enraged upon seeing Xue Tuan's sudden disappearance. In their eyes, both Feng Fei and Xue Tuan were delicious food; their spiritual energy and fragrant aroma made their mouths water. But now, one of them was missing. That meant that all the beasts would have to share the food, which was already scarce, and now there was even less. Perhaps many beasts wouldn't get any at all.
The ferocious beasts surrounding Feng Fei and Xue Tuan were all incredibly powerful. Those weaker dared not approach, and might even be devoured by these formidable creatures before they even got close.
The ferocious beasts, their eyes bloodshot, were filled with rage. Those of low intelligence believed that some blind beast had stolen one of their food supplies while they weren't looking! Snatching food from a tiger's mouth wasn't just a matter of food; it was a matter of dignity and prestige!