Zhongshan Shenzhu Chi

Chapter 92 Radical

Zhongshan, a desolate valley.

A giant snake is coiled up here.

The sky was covered with dark clouds and rumbled with thunder, its power far surpassing that of the previous water-walking incident where the dragons exerted pressure.

A muffled thunderclap boomed, and the resounding sound shook the rubble on the ground.

Suddenly, a bolt of silvery-white lightning tore through the dim sky and struck straight down.

This bolt of lightning was able to completely engulf the giant snake.

The rocks within a radius of 100 meters were shattered into dust.

The valley, which was once covered with weeds, now resembles a desert.

One bolt of lightning after another struck down, and the sand and gravel emitted a crystalline color, lying horizontally beside the giant serpent.

The old man Zhongyan was protected by the giant snake coiled around him.

It is said that by closing off one's emotions, one can completely transform oneself into a pure seeker of the Tao.

But after ten consecutive days of relentless activity, from youth to old age, the sight of the old man biting his lip in pain, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, still made the snake pause.

After the thunderous calamity, countless crystal-clear lightning sands covered the valley.

The old man was released by the giant snake.

"Mountain God——"

Zhong Yan saw a large snake that was emitting scorching steam, as if it had been steamed.

He opened his mouth wide, as if trying to say something, but no sound came out.

"I've done what I needed to do for you, so go in peace."

The giant snake turned its head, its fine scales charred and broken by the lightning.

"Good—good—" A sense of relief flashed in Zhong Yan's eyes, and his body collapsed like a charred, withered tree.

When it fell to the ground, it shattered into a handful of charred ash, which was scattered by the wind.

The giant serpent was filled with lightning energy, and it couldn't even perform the instinctive action of flicking its tongue properly.

It turned around, like a machine, in fits and starts.

The golden and silver heterochromatic eyes gleamed with an inexplicable light as they looked at the spot where Zhong Yan had disappeared.

Close your eyes, calm your mind, and watch the long river of time, woven from countless threads, rushing forward.

The snake flicked its tongue, sensing that the thread belonging to Zhong Yan had stopped and was being devoured by other threads.

"He's already dead. If I touch that line again, the heavenly tribulation that follows will be beyond my capacity to withstand."

The giant snake opened its eyes and looked up at the sky.

The clouds of lightning still shrouded the valley.

Now it can travel freely in the river of time, and the range of time it can control has expanded from hundreds of meters to thousands of meters.

But this is not enough.

The giant serpent refined the lightning energy within its body while pondering.

Day after day passed.

The scorched and shattered scales on the serpent's body, struck by lightning, were blown away by the wind, turning into dust and scattering into the air.

The new scales inside are brighter red and tougher.

The sunlight falling into the valley was drawn in by the scales, casting a blood-red glow that seemed to engulf the ground like a tidal wave.

The giant snake opened its eyes again.

A Daoist aura enveloped an area of ​​about a thousand meters.

Birds and beasts, trees, grasses, flowers and fruits are all enveloped within it.

The rabbit ran forward, but with each leap, it took a step backward.

The fallen leaves, which should have drifted downwards, instead soared upwards.

Flowers and plants should die because of aging, but at this moment they are flourishing because of aging.

The sky was filled with thunderous power stronger than ever before.

The terrifying lightning even spilled out of the dark clouds.

"boom!"

There was no room for negotiation. As if the heavens and earth were trying to stop the serpent's actions, a bolt of lightning, hundreds of feet thick, crashed down from the dark clouds.

The rocks in the valley cracked and creaked under the terrifying pressure, on the verge of breaking.

One piece of gravel after another fell.

Before the lightning struck, the giant serpent raised its head.

The golden and silver heterochromatic eyes met the silver-white lightning, and a resolute light flashed in the vertical pupils.

It is the master of time, and even this calamity should be under the control of time.

The serpent's head was covered with three intertwined horns that resembled the branches of an old tree, emanating a Taoist aura.

Just as a protective shield formed above the giant snake's head, lightning crashed down.

The raging thunder instantly engulfed the giant snake.

The entire valley and even Zhongshan Mountain prostrated themselves under its thunderous roar, which seemed to be the wrath of the heavens.

The great serpent used its head and horns as swords to cleave the current.

The fragments of lightning passed through its shattered body, where they were transformed into rain and dew by the mysterious Daoist aura, and the pure spiritual energy was absorbed by its flesh and blood.

The heavenly tribulation lasted for a full quarter of an hour.

The giant snake's body, which had been winding upwards, then plummeted downwards.

Its scales were stripped off by lightning, and they were visibly wriggling.

New scales, like buds of flesh, sprouted from the flesh and blood, covering the body anew.

"That's not enough; the form of heavenly tribulation is not limited to lightning punishment."

The giant snake collapsed to the ground, recalling the changes that had just occurred to it.

Besides the pain, there was also itching.

It felt like something was trying to burst out of my body.

Just now, when the giant serpent faced the thunder, it wished it had two hands. It wanted to pull out its horns, use them as swords, and swing them upwards.

"Wait until the future."

The spiritual energy contained within its body has been completely exhausted.

They gradually recovered and returned to the natural landscape.

Once its scales had fully grown, the giant snake swam out of the valley.

Upon reaching the valley entrance, they were met head-on by a gigantic golden ape.

The little fox sat on its shoulder.

Before she could even speak, the giant snake appeared.

Golden Ape King spoke first: "Candle, you really need to keep an eye on this fox of yours."

"If it weren't for that white fox and your sake, I would have slapped her to death."

Seeing that it no longer spoke with its usual dejected air, the snake raised its head and looked at the fox.

"It's not a big deal yet. You look too dejected, which worries Zhu."

The white fox leaped off the Golden Ape King's shoulder and obediently sat in front of the giant snake.

Sit upright, like a majestic yellow dog in the countryside.

Two tails intertwined and danced in the air.

"This big guy is simple-minded. I provoked it a little, and the lightning on its body couldn't be contained."

"Are you trying to provoke me?" The Golden Ape King slammed his fist into the ground.

The golden lightning surged forth, electrifying the earth and sending heat billowing up.

"What do you mean it isn't? I only mentioned it briefly. If you keep being so dejected, you can flick my head with your finger if you think about the future of the Golden Ape clan!"

The little fox was furious and turned to glare at the Golden Ape King.

Although she was young, she was very clear-headed.

Some beings can offer gentle, caring words of encouragement when they are down on their luck.

Some creatures could only whip him from behind to force him forward.

In the eyes of this golden ape, gentleness is weakness, and tolerance is incompetence.

A fox and a golden monkey stared at each other with their big eyes wide open.

His scarlet eyes and peach blossom eyes were filled with an indomitable spirit.

The giant snake greatly enjoyed this scene.

It now understands somewhat why its mother always laughs when it argues with the Golden Ape King.

"Nine Lotus, apologize first."

Although it's unclear what they talked about, the big snake and the little fox had spent so much time together.

This fox was conceived from that blood-red lotus seed, which it may have spoken of lightly in front of itself.

But when something is not in front of them, they tend to act more aggressively.

"Okay—" The little fox didn't argue, and lowered its tail pitifully.

"I don't need your apology."

The Golden Ape King spoke up, interrupting the little fox's next words.

"That fox is right. I'm not strong enough yet, Candle. How can I become stronger?"

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The giant snake remained silent.

But soon, it thought of a place to go.

"Take the descendants of your chosen clan to the Snake God Valley to see that frog, and let it lead you to absorb the power of the sun."