Chapter 2220: True Immortal Descends Metamorphosis

Instantly, black and white lightning flickered within the dozens of insect swarms. Many spirit insects were scorched black and fell from high in the sky like raindrops.

Although the bodies of the Gold-Devouring Beetles were almost indestructible, some weaker ones still sustained significant injuries under the fierce assault of a heavenly tribulation like the True Thunder Tribulation. While their robust bodies prevented them from perishing, many still fell unconscious on the spot.

However, the remaining Gold-Devouring Beetles and the dozen or so candidate Insect Kings in the air, after being fiercely bombarded by the lightning orb, suddenly roused from their daze.

Immediately after these Insect Kings emitted sharp cries, tens of thousands of Gold-Devouring Beetles swarmed towards the lightning orb, instantly enveloping it into a brilliant golden sphere and desperately devouring its lightning power.

The moment the black and white lightning orb was enveloped by the Gold-Devouring Beetles, more arcs of electricity surged from its surface, intertwining and fiercely bombarding the insect swarm without mercy.

As a result, while the lightning orb rapidly shrank under the Gold-Devouring Beetles' frenzied consumption, more mature Gold-Devouring Beetles in the swarm succumbed to the swirling arcs and fell unconscious.

In just a few breaths, the ordinary mature Gold-Devouring Beetles began to fall off the lightning orb. Only the dozen or so ferocious Insect Kings remained clinging tightly to it, frantically devouring the lightning power.

However, at this point, the black and white lightning orb no longer paid any heed to these Insect Kings. With a roar, it violently smashed down towards Han Li below.

At this moment, the lightning orb's volume was only a quarter of its original size compared to when it first appeared.

Even so, the black and white lightning orb still measured several zhang in diameter. As it descended, countless electric lights swirled around it, and its momentum remained astonishing.

While the Gold-Devouring Beetles offered a slight resistance, Han Li below had already completed his transformation into the Nirvana Sacred Body.

Upon seeing the lightning orb descend from the sky, the demonic giant ape immediately let out an earth-shattering roar. Its body instantly grew to an enormous size amidst a purple-golden aura, becoming hundreds of zhang tall, and simultaneously, its four materialized arms suddenly lifted high into the air.

Instantly, layers of silver spirit runes appeared on the giant ape's body. They flowed rapidly, converging into its six arms and manifesting into dense, varying-sized silver rune arrays.

A brilliant silver light burst forth!

The next moment, a loud "szzzt" sound erupted!

The silver light on the giant ape's six arms converged, revealing a layer of shimmering silver armaments that completely encased four of its arms from fingertips to shoulders.

However, upon closer inspection, one could see that these four armaments were formed from countless exquisitely crafted silver scales. Each scale vaguely contained a miniature rune array and exuded an unusual, mysterious aura.

Han Li, surprisingly, while utilizing both the Nirvana Sacred Body and the Startling Thunders Art, also unleashed the Hundred Meridian Refining Treasure Art, which he had just mastered.

The simultaneous application of these three divine abilities was a first even for Han Li.

But upon feeling the terrifying power within his body, as if capable of tearing through void itself, Han Li gained a newfound confidence in facing the final blow.

The four arms encased in silver armaments slightly retracted, and after slowly striking upwards into the sky, four sharp, sky-rending shrieks suddenly erupted from the void.

The four palms blurred slightly, then materialized into four phantom silver giant hands in mid-air. With a flash, they struck the descending black and white lightning orb.

An earth-shattering roar once again resounded through the void!

The phantom giant hands instantly became substantial, almost like solid entities. Their fingers, like silver hooks, plunged deeply into the lightning orb for a considerable portion, while immense divine power surged from their palms, pressing hard towards the orb's center.

While the black and white lightning orb rapidly shrank under the immense pressure, the black and white electric arcs that cleaved from within relentlessly struck the four phantom giant hands.

Each time the phantom silver giant hands were struck by an electric arc, the giant ape, transformed by Nirvana, saw the divine light in its eyes dim slightly, and at the same time, its aura weakened a fraction.

In an instant, the four phantom giant hands endured hundreds of lightning strikes. The aura of the demonic giant ape, which Han Li had transformed into, almost instantly diminished by more than half again.

But just then, the giant ape below let out a mighty roar. The four phantom silver hands expanded once more, instantly growing by more than double in size.

As the fingers of the four giant hands parted, they forcibly enveloped the entire lightning orb. Disregarding the fierce counterattacks from the rapidly increasing electric arcs between their hands, a blinding silver light suddenly erupted from their palms.

Amidst the silver light, countless five-colored runes flew out. The immense force surging from them instantly increased by several times. With a forceful squeeze between its fingers, it actually crushed the not-so-large lightning orb, causing it to explode.

The exploded black and white lightning orb instantly transformed into countless black and white electric arcs, furiously bombarding everything nearby. The four phantom silver giant hands were instantly shattered into pieces amidst the intertwining electric arcs.

The giant ape opened its mouth and spat out a mouthful of vital blood. The silver armaments on its four arms let out a mournful wail, then shattered piece by piece amidst frantic flashes, turning into specks of silver light that vanished without a trace.

The hundreds of black and white electric arcs remaining in the sky, with nothing to obstruct them, in a mere flash, all struck the demonic giant ape below like a torrential downpour.

For a moment, continuous thunderclaps roared, and explosive black and white electric lights instantly engulfed the giant ape completely.

With a "thud"!

The giant ape, which had struggled to endure with its physical body, swayed. Ultimately, unable to withstand the electric light, it toppled over, its massive body shaking the surrounding ground.

After the black and white electric arcs continued to bombard the giant ape's massive body for a few more rounds, they finally dissipated, their power exhausted.

On the pockmarked ground, only the heavily scarred, massive giant ape remained.

At this moment, it lay motionless on the ground. Most of its purple-golden scales had been struck off, and some exposed golden fur was scorched black, presenting an utterly miserable sight.

The giant hole in the sky, simultaneously with the black and white lightning orb's self-destruction and disappearance, itself flashed and silently vanished within the dark clouds.

For a moment, apart from the slowly churning black clouds high in the sky, there were no other unusual changes, even giving a strange sense of quiet.

"Haha, the True Thunder Tribulation truly lives up to its reputation, but to take my life, it's still a bit lacking..." Suddenly, a burst of laughter echoed from the ground, followed by words barely containing suppressed excitement.

The giant ape, which had been motionless, suddenly had a surge of purple-golden light across its body. The spirit runes, golden scales, and the single horn on its body all slowly faded and vanished.

At the same time, the giant ape's massive body rapidly shrank amidst the spiritual light, and in a short while, it regained its human form.

After Han Li moved his limbs slightly, he slowly rose from the ground. He then slightly raised both hands, examining himself, now restored to human form.

At this moment, apart from his exceptionally pale face, devoid of any color, there was surprisingly not a single wound on his entire body.

This was naturally because when he dispelled his transformation, relying on the powerful self-healing ability of his physical body, he instantly erased all the surface wounds.

Of course, in reality, he was still considerably injured internally. To fully recover, he would need a period of careful recuperation.

But just then, a buzzing sound suddenly came from high in the sky.

Han Li was startled and couldn't help but look intently. It was the dozen or so Gold-Devouring Insect Kings, circling safely in the air and emitting strange cries.

A strange situation unfolded.

As the cries of these Insect Kings spread, a loud buzzing also rose from the ground. One by one, the previously unconscious golden beetles began to rise densely from the ground. Without hesitation, they formed piles, clustering around the Insect Kings, also frantically vibrating their wings and flying erratically around the Insect Kings. Among themselves, an extremely strong hostility suddenly became apparent.

Han Li was startled by this sight. Without hesitation, he pointed a finger upwards. At the same time, he let out a long whistle from his mouth, intending to recall all these spirit insects.

But then, something that made his heart sink occurred!

Although the Gold-Devouring Beetles buzzed and stirred a few times, not a single one flew down to obey his command.

Han Li's heart sank. With a solemn expression, just as he was about to use a secret art to forcibly recall the spirit insects, the dozens of Gold-Devouring Beetle swarms high in the sky suddenly moved simultaneously. Led by the candidate Insect Kings, they swarmed to attack the nearest other insect swarms.

Instantly, a rustling sound erupted loudly in the sky. Tens of thousands of Gold-Devouring Beetles formed a massive golden insect cloud, fiercely biting each other. Every now and then, a single Gold-Devouring Beetle would be forcibly devoured by several or even over a dozen others.

The dozen or so candidate Insect Kings, moreover, frantically devoured all ordinary Gold-Devouring Beetles nearby. With just a few snaps of their fangs, they could forcibly swallow an entire ordinary spirit insect.

Han Li witnessed all of this. A strange glint flashed in his eyes. The incantation he had already formed in his hand paused, and he surprisingly did not immediately cast it.

And just as his expression kept changing, appearing indecisive, a series of strange "ho-ho" cries suddenly emanated from the dark clouds high in the sky. After the inky black cloud mist churned, countless black orbs of light furiously surged forth.

Upon closer inspection, within these black orbs of light were distinct phantom devil heads. They varied in size, some black, some white. The strange cries they emitted were also rough or fine, each unique, but upon reaching one's ears, they instantly induced a hazy sensation of unclear consciousness.

"Outer-Heavenly Demons!"

Upon seeing this scene, Han Li's pupils contracted and his expression instantly darkened. He no longer paid attention to the insect cloud devouring each other in the air; instead, he gazed intently at the sky directly above him.

Almost simultaneously, after a violent churn, the dark clouds high in the sky emitted a melodious sound like celestial music. Streaks of greyish-white light emerged from the clouds, then converged and solidified in the center, miraculously transforming into a hazy, mirror-like phantom image. Within it, swirling circles of greyish-white light cascaded, slowly illuminating the direction where Han Li stood.

Han Li only felt a slight flash from the greyish-white light within the giant mirror, and his body felt light. His consciousness blurred, and he found himself in an unfamiliar world.