Chapter 28: The Thunder Source Crystal Beast
In Dayang County, across an endless sea of forests, a handsome young man soared through the air, holding a young girl in his arms.
"Senior, where are we going?" the girl asked curiously.
"We're heading to the Thunder Source Mountain Range," the young man replied. "Qing Tan, from now on, don't call me 'Senior'. Call me Brother Xiao Tian."
As it turns out, these two were Xiao Tian and Qing Tan.
"Oh," Qing Tan nodded, then sweetly called out, "Brother Xiao Tian!"
"That's better," Xiao Tian smiled.
After flying for a while longer, a steep mountain peak appeared ahead. The mountain's summit glowed with a faint silver light, indicating the presence of crackling thunder energy, filled with destructive power.
"We're here," Xiao Tian said.
His purpose in coming to the Thunder Source Mountain Range was to obtain the Thunder Source from the Thunder Source Crystal Beast. By refining the Thunder Source, he could successfully cultivate the first layer of the Great Sun Thunder Body. Only then would he feel confident enough to swallow an exotic flame.
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Tian flashed towards the summit of the Thunder Source Mountain. He didn't bother concealing his presence, so as soon as he approached, he was detected.
"Roar!"
With a deafening roar, a massive, strange beast appeared before Xiao Tian. The beast's entire body shimmered with dazzling silver thunder, and arcs of electricity occasionally exploded from its surface, creating intense energy fluctuations.
The beast's skin wasn't like the fur of other creatures; it resembled the crystal armor of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. However, unlike the lion king, which had only partial crystal armor, this beast was entirely covered in crystal, looking like it was sculpted from crystal.
Its four hooves trod on lightning, exuding a sense of steadiness and weight. With a pair of thunder wings on its back and lightning flickering in its gaping maw, it seemed capable of unleashing powerful thunder attacks at any moment.
This appearance made it the most formidable and bizarre beast Xiao Tian had ever seen, even surpassing the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.
"The Thunder Source Crystal Beast!" Xiao Tian's eyes gleamed with excitement as he looked at the majestic beast.
"What a terrifying and powerful beast!" Qing Tan couldn't help but feel scared by the Thunder Source Crystal Beast's immense aura.
"Don't worry, just close your eyes. It will be over soon," Xiao Tian said softly, transforming into a streak of light as he charged at the beast.
"Boom!"
The Thunder Source Crystal Beast opened its mouth and spat out a thunderbolt. Just as it was about to strike Xiao Tian, the space around him twisted violently, and a spatial rift appeared, swallowing the thunderbolt.
"What a peculiar peak-level fifth-rank magical beast. With its unique thunder attributes, it could probably contend with an ordinary Dou Huang," Yao Lao remarked with admiration.
If his soul power hadn't recently increased, dealing with this Thunder Source Crystal Beast would have been quite challenging. After all, lightning naturally restrains soul forms. But now that his soul power had recovered to the peak of the Dou Zong level, he didn't have to worry.
"Xiao Tian" reached out and clenched his hand. The surrounding space distorted, pressing in on the Thunder Source Crystal Beast.
"Crack, crack!"
In an instant, cracks appeared all over the beast's body, with silver blood oozing out.
"Roar!"
The Thunder Source Crystal Beast let out a pained cry, its eyes turning completely red with rage.
"Roar!"
With an angry roar, it began to connect with the heavens.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
The clear sky suddenly darkened as storm clouds gathered, turning the surroundings dim.
"Oh no, this Thunder Source Crystal Beast is forcibly undergoing a tribulation!" Yao Lao's voice echoed in Xiao Tian's mind, and he quickly retreated with Xiao Tian.
"Boom!"
Just as they moved away, a massive lightning bolt shot down from the tumultuous clouds, striking the Thunder Source Crystal Beast. It seemed like an ancient Thunder Emperor was wielding a lightning whip.
Despite its thunder attributes, the Thunder Source Crystal Beast roared in pain from the terrifying lightning strike. However, the lightning also freed it from its predicament.
Not only did Xiao Tian move away, but the spatial prison that had confined the beast was also shattered by the lightning.
"Whoosh!"
The Thunder Source Crystal Beast tried to escape, but another lightning bolt struck from the sky.
The beast continued to flee, continuously struck by lightning. Although its injuries worsened, it remained standing.
Suddenly, the storm clouds in the sky churned violently, forming a vortex. At its center was a hollow, filled with flickering lightning and dancing electric serpents.
Finally, a lightning bolt more terrifying than all the previous ones tore through the sky, striking the fleeing Thunder Source Crystal Beast, slamming it into the ground. The impact turned a hundred-meter radius of towering trees into charred remains.
After this final lightning strike, the storm clouds dissipated. Xiao Tian quickly approached the Thunder Source Crystal Beast.
Amidst rising black smoke, the massive beast lay weakly in a huge crater. Its crystal-like body was covered in countless cracks, resembling a porcelain object on the verge of shattering.
However, Xiao Tian noticed a brighter layer of crystal growing beneath the cracks. He knew the beast had successfully advanced to a level equivalent to a sixth-rank magical beast, the Transformation Realm.
Unfortunately, after undergoing a tribulation, the Thunder Source Crystal Beast entered a period of weakness. Despite its breakthrough, it couldn't escape today.
"Whoosh!"
As Xiao Tian approached, the Thunder Source Crystal Beast opened its mouth, and a dazzling thunderball the size of a head shot towards him.
"The Thunder Source!"
Xiao Tian's eyes flashed with excitement, but instead of grabbing the Thunder Source, he dodged and delivered a powerful punch to the beast.
"Boom!"
With the Twelve Layers of Dark Strength, Xiao Tian's punch obliterated the Thunder Source Crystal Beast's life force.
After killing the beast, he finally took hold of the Thunder Source. The Thunder Source was under the beast's control, capable of launching lightning attacks and even self-destructing. Xiao Tian wouldn't risk grabbing it while the beast still lived.
In the original story, two people at the Transformation Realm were injured trying to grab the Thunder Source.
"Whoosh!"
With a wave of his sleeve, Xiao Tian collected the Thunder Source Crystal Beast's body. He then carved out a cave in a nearby mountain and went inside.
(End of Chapter)