War God Long Ao

One man, one saber.

The power within Long Ao's body had been re-tempered by the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique, undergoing a complete metamorphosis—a qualitative change.

But even so, to any outsider, Long Ao actively trying to cleave apart the Thunder Tribulation was nothing but a fool's dream. He was courting death.

And so, under the shocked and disbelieving gazes of the crowd, Long Ao arrived before the Thundercloud.

The massive Thundercloud roiled continuously, its world-shaking thunder echoing throughout Nebula City, one peal after another, rolling out in all directions.

"You want to kill me? Then I'll shatter you!"

With a wild laugh, Long Ao suddenly raised the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber. He channeled all his power into his hands and let out a furious roar. Then, he swung the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber downward, and a sky-shattering, blood-red Sword Aura shot forth.

RUMBLE, RUMBLE.

The blood-red Sword Aura viciously struck the roiling Thundercloud. There was no sound; the Thundercloud was instantly split apart. But at that very moment, Long Ao and the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber began to devour the Thundercloud directly.

That's right, they were devouring the Thundercloud.

Watching everything unfold in mid-air, everyone was completely dumbfounded, with no idea what was happening.

Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Zhong, in particular, had expressions that grew impossibly grim. 'Cleaving a Thundercloud with a single strike and then devouring the Thunder Tribulation... Has something like this ever happened before?'

It was unheard of. Ouyang Zhong clenched his fists tightly, Killing Intent written all over his face. Long Ao's talent and potential had already surpassed his understanding. He could hardly imagine what heights this boy would reach if he were allowed to continue growing.

"Long Ao is devouring the Thunder Tribulation."

"I'm already used to it. I've heard about Long Ao's exploits. He's practically an idol for us to worship. I hope he succeeds."

"Long Ao succeed? Are you out of your mind? That's a Thunder Tribulation, for heaven's sake!"

Long Ao couldn't hear the discussions around him at all. After cleaving the Thundercloud with that single strike, he had discovered that by circulating the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique, he could actually devour the Thunder Tribulation.

Not only that, but he could also help the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber devour the Thunder Tribulation.

Overjoyed, Long Ao didn't hesitate for a second and began devouring the Thunder Tribulation. He was so fast that the entire process was over in less than three minutes.

The Thunder Tribulation, which had just been roiling with booming thunder, had now vanished without a trace, as if it had never been there at all.

Having just devoured the Thunder Tribulation, Long Ao found himself filled with endless power. Seizing the moment before the Thunder Tribulation Power could be fully integrated, his expression turned cold. He raised the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber and swung it viciously down toward Ouyang Zhong.

Long Ao had just successfully passed the Thunder Tribulation, barely qualifying as a Thunder Tribulation Martial Artist.

Ouyang Zhong had just broken through to the Transformation Realm, a true Transformed Martial Artist.

Under normal circumstances, it would be wishful thinking for a Thunder Tribulation Martial Artist to defeat a Transformed Martial Artist, let alone one who had just passed their tribulation.

But the current situation was completely different.

Long Ao had just split the Thundercloud and devoured the Thunder Tribulation using the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique. Because of this, it was impossible for him to integrate all the Thunder Tribulation Power in such a short time. Therefore, fifty percent of it would dissipate and vanish between Heaven and Earth.

'Let it go to waste just like that?'

Of course, Long Ao wouldn't let the Thunder Tribulation Power disappear for nothing. For this very reason, he gathered all fifty percent of the dissipating Thunder Tribulation Power into the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber and brought it down ferociously on Ouyang Zhong.

But as stated before, in normal times, even if Long Ao had successfully passed the Thunder Tribulation and become a Thunder Tribulation Martial Artist, he would have been no match for Ouyang Zhong. The gap in their Realms was difficult to overcome with other means.

How could Long Ao not know this?

It was precisely because of this that Long Ao was unwilling to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Ouyang Zhong had finally achieved his first transformation and become a Transformed Martial Artist after ten years of secluded Cultivation. Coming out of seclusion this time, Ouyang Zhong was fully confident he could lead the Kingdom to new heights.

As for Long Ao, a person who hadn't even passed his Thunder Tribulation, killing him should have been a simple matter. But now?

The speed of the Thunder Tribulation Power was too fast.

Especially when the Sword Aura and the Thunder Tribulation fused, its speed surpassed even that of the Thunder Tribulation Power itself. Before Ouyang Zhong could even react, the attack had arrived.

Greatly alarmed, Ouyang Zhong first pushed Ouyang Feng away with a palm strike. He then tried to dodge quickly, but he was still grazed by the edge of the Thunder Tribulation Power. His entire body was sent flying backward as he coughed up mouthfuls of blood.

At this moment, Ouyang Zhong was severely injured. After all, the Thunder Tribulation Power was simply too terrifying. This was only because he had dodged in time; otherwise, that single strike would have been enough to take his life.

Ouyang Zhong fled quickly with Ouyang Feng. As for Long Ao, he didn't press his advantage. No matter what, Ouyang Zhong was still a Transformed Martial Artist. As the saying goes, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. If the man did something desperate out of a corner, Long Ao might end up losing more than he stood to gain.

Without lingering under the envious gazes of the crowd, Long Ao turned and quickly departed.

「In an extremely hidden location within Nebula City.」

Sitting quietly on the ground, Long Ao circulated the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique, slowly refining the Thunder Tribulation Power he had just devoured. He distributed it between the Blood-Drinking Mad Saber and Long Qiang, which would increase both of their strengths.

Long Ao had never expected to pass the Thunder Tribulation so smoothly. After all, he had been prepared to use the Nine Needle God-Sealing to fight Ouyang Zhong.

The Thunder Tribulation Realm.

Long Ao knew very well that he had Ouyang Zhong to thank for being able to trigger the Thunder Tribulation this time. After all, the suppressive Momentum from a Transformed Martial Artist who wasn't even using his full strength was just what he needed to trigger it.

The Five Transformations had five levels, from lowest to highest: the Thunder Tribulation Realm, the Transformation Realm, the Human King Realm, the Earth Emperor Realm, and the Taoist Ancestor Realm.

Although he had successfully passed the Thunder Tribulation, Long Ao was well aware that his current strength was nothing special. Of the Five Transformations, he had only reached the first Realm. There were still four more Levels above him: the Transformation Realm, the Human King Realm, the Earth Emperor Realm, and the Taoist Ancestor Realm.

It took a full three hours for Long Ao to completely integrate the Thunder Tribulation Power.

"Master, you have now fused with the Power of Thunder and Lightning. If you can integrate the Thunder Tribulation Power into the Blood-Drinking Eight Techniques, I believe their might will double. You can also incorporate it into the Destruction Seal Technique."

Long Ao nodded. How could he not know what Long Fu was talking about?

Thunder Tribulation Power was one of the most powerful forces between Heaven and Earth. Once integrated into the Blood-Drinking Eight Techniques and the Destruction Seal Technique, their might would surely double.

The Blood-Drinking Eight Techniques and the Destruction Seal Technique were already incredibly powerful on their own. It was hard to imagine just how much more terrifying their might would become once fused with the Thunder Tribulation Power. Because of this, Long Ao's anticipation grew even stronger.