The Heavens: Falling Ink From Douluo

Chapter 1657 Thunder Spirit
The lightning continued unabated.

From the very beginning, the lightning pillars were simply powerful.

It gradually evolved into a Thunder Dragon, acquiring a basic physical form.

Then, they even endowed the already formed lightning with a high degree of intelligence.

For example, summoning certain powerful figures from the long river of time.

Although these powerful figures were not truly summoned from the river of time by the Heavenly Dao of the Doupo world, even if the world consciousness of the Doupo world were to come, it would still have to pay a huge price to achieve this, and be prepared to pay a high price. After all, this involves time, the past and the future. It can be said that when the world consciousness makes this choice, it means that the world consciousness has abandoned its foundation and launched a desperate attack with the mentality of "do or die". Obviously, this configuration is not needed to deal with Lin Chaoci.

Therefore, this so-called summons is merely the Heavenly Dao of the Battle Through the Heavenly Dao replicating the figures left behind by these powerful figures from the long river of time. Then, it bestows all the strength that these powerful figures possessed at that time upon these transformed lightning bolts, including but not limited to their appearance. Apart from the difference in color, the transformed lightning bolts are ultimately elemental bodies, which are completely different from ordinary cultivators. The rest is almost a one-to-one replica. Compared with creatures like thunder dragons that only have a physical form but no intelligence, these transformed lightning bolts created through imprinting are undoubtedly stronger.

They are also more difficult to deal with.

In fact, these creatures should no longer be called Transformed Lightning.

There are better words to describe them.

Thunder Spirit!

The lightning struck Lin Chaoci forty-nine times.

The intensity increases sequentially.

Sevenfold tribulation of lightning, each with seven strikes.

The first three tribulations of lightning.

A total of twenty-one flashes of lightning.

From Dou Zong to Dou Zun.

That is, it is comparable to a full-force attack from a cultivator of the corresponding level.

In theory, it possesses the power to severely injure or even kill cultivators of the corresponding level.

From a one-star Dou Zong to a one-star Dou Zun.

There are exactly nine minor realms.

From a one-star Dou Zun to a one-turn Dou Zun.

There are exactly nine minor realms.

The remaining three minor realms are the third, sixth, and ninth levels of Dou Zun.

It's terrifying to watch.

However, these incredibly powerful attacks were shattered by Lin Chaoci's punches and kicks. Not only did they not harm Lin Chaoci, but even his mask and clothes remained completely unharmed, leaving countless witnesses in disbelief and astonishment.

After all, many of them had not reached the level of a Nine-Turn Battle Venerable.

Let alone directly withstanding an attack from a Nine-Turn Dou Zun.

Even if one were to take a direct hit from an attack by a first-stage Dou Zun, one would be severely injured, if not killed.

Lin Chaoci was able to emerge unscathed from a thunderous attack comparable to the full force of a Nine-Turn Dou Zun, which means that Lin Chaoci's actual combat strength is at least no less than that of a Nine-Turn Dou Zun, or even has the strength to threaten a Nine-Turn Dou Zun. How can this not be an absurd fact?

It should be noted that Lin Chaoci's current cultivation level is not high.

It's just a battle of spirits.

This is not difficult to estimate.

Although the cultivation methods are different, the quality of the battle qi is also different.

This cannot be used to determine or measure.

However, the total amount of fighting spirit is certain.

All a cultivator needs to do is unleash their battle qi.

Or use combat techniques.

It might not be noticeable in the short term.

Over time.

The actual level of attainment is self-evident.

Therefore, almost everyone had the same idea.

Currently, Lin Chaoci, who is still in the Douling realm, can use his attacks to offset the lightning tribulation attack that is comparable to the full force of a nine-turn Dou Zun. In the future, when Lin Chaoci reaches the Dou Wang, Dou Huang, Dou Zong and even the final Dou Di realm, how strong will he be and how wide will his combat range be?

Even if it doesn't grow upwards.

Based on the current gap in skill levels.

Dou Ling is comparable to the Nine Revolutions Dou Zun.

The King of Fighters corresponds to a Half-Saint.

Douhuang corresponds to Dousheng.

Could it be that a Dou Zong is comparable to a Dou Di?

However, the difference in perception is that some people know Lin Chaoci's identity and name, such as Feng Qing'er, Mu Qingluan, and Xiao Die, while others do not, such as Tang Zhen and Tang Huo'er. Few people know, and many do not. Most people marvel at the power of the Supreme Dragon-Phoenix and attribute Lin Chaoci's strength to his bloodline. In fact, it cannot be said that bloodline has nothing to do with it, but it is only slightly related. Feng Qing'er, who is also a Supreme Dragon-Phoenix, has ample right to speak on this point. After all, even she could not cross four major realms and more than thirty minor realms and withstand the tribulation lightning like Lin Chaoci.

And then the first three tribulations of lightning passed.

After twenty-one bolts of lightning struck,

The targeting from Heaven naturally led to the next stage.

This is what is known as lightning taking form.

This stage also involves a triple tribulation of lightning.

A total of twenty-one thunderbolts.

It corresponds to the twenty-one mythical beasts in the world.

Starting with the seven bolts of lightning from the fourth tribulation, the final divine beast was the Nine Netherworld Python, a transformed lightning bolt that suppressed its realm and strength to around the Seven Star Dou Zong level. It even used various fighting techniques of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, including its innate skills, in the battle. Although the essence of these skills remained unchanged—still lightning—such as the Yellow Spring Bone-Corroding Poison Mist that the Nine Netherworld Python clan could spew, here it at most served a stylistic purpose; what was spewed out was still lightning breath, not some poisonous mist.

But anyway.

Lin Chaoci casually conjured a long sword.

They brutally killed the Nine Netherworld Python.

Until it transforms into spots of light.

It shattered like a mirror.

This breathtaking scene, enough to be remembered for a lifetime, still made countless people's scalps tingle. Even though it could indeed affect the reputation of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, the fact that a Nine Netherworld Python at the Dou Zong level could not defeat a mere Dou Ling was truly a disgrace to all Dou Zongs. However, after Lin Chao Ci killed all the divine beasts that appeared later, this so-called disgrace no longer existed.

Is it shameful that a Seven-Star Dou Zong's Nine Netherworld Python can't defeat a One-Star Dou Ling?
Even Qingluan, a Nine-Star Douzong, couldn't defeat Lin Chaoci, a Douling.
Even the four-star Dou Zun Tian Yao Huang was no match for Lin Chao Ci, a Dou Ling.

The Ancient Phoenix, a Nine-Star Dou Zun, was defeated by Lin Chao Ci, a Dou Ling. The Ancient Void Dragon, a Three-Rank Dou Zun, also could not escape its fate of defeat.

Therefore, it wasn't until Lin Chaoci defeated the Nine-Colored Devouring Python, which was comparable to a Sixth-Rank Dou Zun, and the Supreme Dragon Phoenix, which was comparable to a Nineth-Rank Dou Zun, that the other onlookers realized that the strength never lay in Lin Chaoci's bloodline, but in Lin Chaoci himself.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why Lin Chaoci, who was also a Supreme Dragon-Phoenix, could defeat a Nine-Turn Dou Zun Supreme Dragon-Phoenix with the cultivation of a Dou Ling.

And after the Supreme Dragon Phoenix.

That is, after the first six tribulations of lightning have been overcome.

The remaining seventh level is this Thunder Spirit.

Each of its seven levels has seven checkpoints.

Each of the Thunder Spirits in each level was once a renowned figure.

For example, the Burning Flame Ancestor in his youth.

Perhaps because Heaven saw that Lin Chaoci had survived the previous tribulations and determined that he was a difficult problem to solve, when the seventh tribulation began, the Thunder Spirit, which had transformed into the Burning Flame Ancestor and possessed all of the Burning Flame Ancestor's combat experience and skills, directly gained the realm and cultivation of a Nine-Turn Battle Venerable.

Tang Zhen, who had confirmed that the first lightning spirit was their own fallen founding ancestor, and the rest of the Burning Flame Valley group, were extremely anxious. They wanted to see their ancestor sweep across the world with unparalleled glory, but they also didn't want to see Lin Chaoci fail. After all, things had come to this point, and everyone understood that Heaven probably thought Lin Chaoci was too powerful, so it sent down a lightning tribulation to eliminate this hidden danger and variable. In other words, this was not a friendly spar where a loss was acceptable. If Lin Chaoci lost to the lightning spirit that had transformed into the Burning Flame Ancestor, he would die. And the Burning Flame Valley and Lin Chaoci currently had a friendly relationship, neither hostile nor unfamiliar. If Lin Chaoci died, it would also be a loss for the Burning Flame Valley.

After entering the seventh tribulation of lightning.

That is, after we began to face Ancestor Burning Flame.

Lin Chaoci was clearly struggling.

Ultimately, the difference in their levels of understanding is too great.

Moreover, the Burning Flame Ancestor was a nine-star Dou Sheng in his previous life, and his combat experience was in no way inferior to Lin Chaoci's. He was also adept at various Dou Techniques, and his methods were unconventional. Even though his cultivation and realm were stuck at the nine-turn Dou Zun level, it was like Yao Lao possessing Xiao Yan, where a Dou Wang could easily defeat a Dou Zong. In this state, even if the Burning Flame Ancestor faced a half-saint, he could still win by controlling the situation. Dou Sheng below the four-star level had no chance of winning against him unless a seven-star or higher Dou Sheng descended upon him. Otherwise, even if he faced a six-star Dou Sheng, the Burning Flame Ancestor had a chance of winning, it was just a matter of probability.

In short, there is definitely no room for maneuver.

Lin Chaoci fought against the Burning Flame Ancestor.

It's almost equivalent to facing a four-star Dou Sheng.

Unfortunately, Ancestor Burning Flame's configuration was inadequate.

In addition, Ancestor Burning Flame was not equipped.

Even if it's a weapon formed from lightning.

In terms of combat power, he is far inferior to his peak self.

In addition, Lin Chaoci's configuration is comparable to that of the Great Thousand World. The cultivation techniques he practices and the weapons he uses are all left behind by the Heart Demon Thunder Emperor, a Saint-grade Heavenly Supreme of the Great Thousand World. This is why he is not at a disadvantage.

However, if I had to say something, there's nothing to be proud of.

This is equivalent to a cultivator at the Divine Soul Realm defeating a cultivator at the Supreme Realm with three minor difficulties. In the vast world, this is not uncommon, though not rare. Most cultivators with top-tier inheritances can achieve this even in remote and impoverished areas. The real dividing line is the gap after reaching the Supreme Realm.

The Supreme Ninth Rank.

The supreme beings of the earth, above and below, attain greater perfection.

Heavenly Supreme Spiritual Grade, Immortal Grade, Saint Grade.

This is the real challenge.

It determines how far a monk can go.

It determines how long a monk can live.

Therefore, after some effort, Lin Chaoci successfully killed Lei Ling in his Burning Flame Ancestor form. Then, he turned around and faced the terrifying Yellow Spring Demon Saint. Both were Nine-Turn Dou Zun, but in terms of cultivation in life, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint was undoubtedly higher than the Burning Flame Ancestor. This higher level was not reflected in the quantity and quality of Dou Qi, but in the soul. Although at the Nine-Star Dou Saint level, slight differences could hardly affect the outcome of the battle. What determined everything was the ability to adapt to the situation in battle and not give the opponent any weaknesses. The quality of the soul at most determined whether one could detect the opponent's whereabouts from a greater distance, which was equivalent to having a new type of radar. To truly defeat the opponent, one still needed weapons, whether it was missiles or something else. In short, it could never be a radar without any offensive capabilities.

As for the third Lei Ling, he used the template of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, which was similar to that of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint. No one recognized either of these templates. Although the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint were much fiercer and more ruthless than the Burning Flame Ancestor in terms of fighting, and had brought Lin Chao Ci to the brink of death several times, the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint were both famous Battle Saints tens of thousands of years ago. Tens of thousands of years have passed, and even those who have heard of their names have never seen them. If Lin Chao Ci hadn't used the brush to confirm the templates of the two opponents he was facing, he wouldn't have known that he was actually facing these two people.

However, then again.

It's understandable that others don't recognize the Yellow Spring Demon Saint and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, as their timeline predates that of the Soul Emperor and others, and even predates the old Dragon Emperor, Zhu Kun.

The Dou Qi Continent has been in a state of decline.

Unable to obtain supplies from the vast world.

From the initial several Dou Di ascended to power.

Later on, a few individual Dou Di (Battle Emperors) emerged.

Then there was Tuoshegudi.

There was a serious hiatus in the middle.

In addition, there was vicious competition among many races, such as driving away the Nine-Star Fox Clan, annihilating the Devouring Spirit Clan, and causing the Xiao Clan to self-destruct.

Many ancient books have been lost for a long time.

In reality, the ideal Dou Qi Continent should be in a state of involution. The key is not the number of Dou Di (Battle Emperors), but the fact that the number of Dou Sheng (Battle Saints) never increases. The foundation of any extraordinary world lies in the basic number of extraordinary individuals. Once the basic number increases, there will naturally be no problem as long as they are properly nurtured. Human potential is often squeezed out in competition. Suppose that Zhongzhou is in chaos now, even Dou Sheng would be at risk of death at any time. Even for the sake of survival, these Dou Sheng would rack their brains to increase their strength, because no one can guarantee that they will not suffer an undeserved disaster and be killed by other powerful individuals one day. Although this involution will bring out many crooked paths and unorthodox methods, these crooked paths and unorthodox methods are also paths. Under quantitative change, someone will eventually be able to converge into a great path to heaven.

But like this now.

Everyone remained still.

Even if there is friction, it will be within a certain range.

Moreover, it's rare to hear of a Dou Sheng dying.

It seems that becoming a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) means safety.

Once the competitive atmosphere fades and the sense of crisis dissipates, a state of regression will follow. Even if competition still exists, there is still a great deal of groundwork to be laid before one or more Dou Di can be produced.

They could not recognize the many Battle Saints who existed in the long river of time.

That's perfectly normal.

Looking at the history of the Dou Qi Continent.

Although there aren't many nine-star Dou Sheng, the number has still exceeded one hundred.

Draw any seven digits.

A battle with Lin Chaoci.

As a test.

It's just a trivial matter, nothing more.

At least from the perspective of the Heavenly Way, that is the case.

Unfortunately, within the fixed realm, unless a Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign or higher powerhouse descends, no one can defeat him. Having already reached the point of no further progress in the previous realms, he is not afraid of these so-called Nine-Star Dou Sheng possessed Thunder Spirits. Any attempt to obstruct his path is pure nonsense.

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