Chapter 2665: Combined (Part 2)

He wouldn't do this unless it was a last resort.

A thunderous roar echoed from high above, reverberating throughout the heavens and earth.

A silver lightning bolt, as thick as a water vat, tore through the sky with a world-destroying aura, heading straight for Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng lightly tapped his finger, and the Earthly Separation Shield's spiritual light greatly intensified as it rose to meet it.

The silver lightning struck the Earthly Separation Shield, and exploded with a muffled thud, its dazzling light engulfing an area of several miles.

The astonishing thunder continued without cease. The entire world seemed to transform into a sea of lightning, as silver bolts struck down one after another, and the thundercloud slowly diminished in size.

A short while later, the thundercloud was still over one hundred zhang in size. Within a hundred-li radius centered around Wang Changsheng, the land had turned to scorched earth, with smoke and dust filling the sky.

As the lightning dissipated, Wang Changsheng's figure appeared. His face was pale, and the Earthly Separation Shield had dozens of tiny cracks on its surface, its spiritual light dim.

Wang Changsheng was utterly pale. He took out a Golden Jade Vitality Recovery Pill and swallowed it.

The Golden Jade Vitality Recovery Pill was a sixth-tier elixir, capable of restoring spiritual power. It was very effective for cultivators at the Refined Void stage, but for the current Wang Changsheng, its efficacy was greatly reduced.

The Wang family did not have a seventh-tier alchemist. Seventh-tier elixirs rarely appeared on the market, especially healing elixirs of that tier, which were a major hallmark and deep reserve for major powers.

Wang Changsheng took out a greenish porcelain bottle containing Vitality Restoration Jade Dew, which Wang Qingcheng had acquired from an underground auction. The Vitality Restoration Jade Dew had a similar effect to the Golden Jade Vitality Recovery Pill, but with superior results.

After consuming the Vitality Restoration Jade Dew, Wang Changsheng's complexion improved slightly.

The thundercloud did not immediately unleash more lightning. Instead, it violently churned and surged, and arcs of blue and red electricity began to appear.

“Two-colored divine lightning!”

Wang Ruyan breathed a sigh of relief. The power of the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation varied from person to person; if it was only two-colored divine lightning, Wang Changsheng could pass it safely.

The thundercloud churned like boiling water, and then arcs of gold, blue, yellow, and white electricity successively emerged.

“Six-colored divine lightning!”

Wang Ruyan's heart leaped to her throat. With this development, the tribulation's power had increased severalfold.

The thundercloud churned and surged, transforming into a mass of six-colored thunderclouds, with lightning snakes darting about, an astonishing display of power.

There were still nine more lightning tribulations to come, and Wang Ruyan's expression grew solemn.

Amidst a sky-shattering clap of thunder, a six-colored lightning spear, as thick as a bowl, descended from the sky, heading straight for Wang Changsheng.

Though the six-colored lightning spear was not as massive as the previous tribulation bolt, its power had increased severalfold.

Wang Changsheng dared not be careless and quickly activated the Heavenly Lightning Transmutation Array, a light silver barrier spontaneously appearing, enveloping Wang Changsheng's body. The Earthly Separation Shield emitted a brilliant spiritual light, rising to meet the six-colored lightning spear.

With a clang, the six-colored lightning spear struck the Earthly Separation Shield, adding several more cracks to its surface. Following a tremendous roar, a burst of six-colored lightning illuminated the area, engulfing several miles around.

Wang Gonghu and Wang Ruyan looked on nervously, not daring to breathe, their eyes fixed on the lightning.

After a moment, the six-colored lightning dissipated, and the Earthly Separation Shield had vanished. A light silver barrier, however, emerged, protecting Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng's face was pale, and more than a dozen tiny cracks appeared on the formation disk in his hand.

The astonishing thunder roared in Wang Changsheng's ears, causing unbearable pain to his eardrums.

A six-colored lightning bolt, twice as large as the previous one, tore through the sky like a six-colored lightning sword, furiously striking down towards Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng's heart tightened. He hastily channeled several incantations into the formation disk and slapped a Heavenly Lightning Transformation Talisman onto his body, causing a silver light screen to appear close to him, forming a second layer of defense.

The six-colored lightning struck the light silver barrier, which twisted and deformed. The formation disk in Wang Changsheng's hand emitted a 'crack' sound, and a series of cracks appeared on it.

With a muffled 'snap,' the formation disk in Wang Changsheng's hand shattered, and the lightning-absorbing beads integrated into the array disintegrated. After all, they were only low-grade sixth-tier lightning-absorbing beads, and achieving this much was already quite impressive.

The Heavenly Lightning Transmutation Array was rendered completely useless. The six-colored lightning, reduced in size by one-third, struck the silver light screen formed by the Heavenly Lightning Transformation Talisman.

The silver light screen twisted and deformed, then instantly shattered. The six-colored lightning, now reduced in size by one-fifth, struck towards Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng chanted an incantation, and the Golden Silkworm Jade Scale Armor glowed brilliantly, countless golden runes illuminating its surface. A thick golden light screen emerged, and Wang Changsheng's face paled as a result.

To be frank, if he had sufficient spiritual power, Wang Changsheng would not fear the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation at all. For major powers like Zhenhai Palace and Xuanqing Sect, their disciples preparing to break through to the Integration Stage not only prepared seventh-tier arrays but also seventh-tier elixirs, talismans, or natural treasures to restore spiritual power, which greatly increased their chances of surviving the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation.

Since the Wang family lacked these resources, Wang Changsheng had to endure much more suffering, and the difficulty would be significantly higher.

The six-colored lightning struck the golden light, which flickered, and the dazzling six-colored lightning engulfed Wang Changsheng's figure.

A moment later, the lightning dissipated. Wang Changsheng was utterly pale, and the golden light screen was flickering faintly.

Wang Changsheng took another Golden Jade Vitality Recovery Pill, but its effect was greatly reduced. Any elixir causes drug resistance; after consuming one, a period of time must pass before taking another, otherwise, its efficacy will continuously decrease.

Wang Changsheng took out a fruit emanating five-colored spiritual light – a Primordial Chaos Fruit. It bloomed every five thousand years, bore fruit every five thousand years, and matured after another five thousand years. It could advance spiritual power.

At this point, Wang Changsheng could only consume spiritual fruits and herbs to replenish his spiritual power. This method was simple and crude, not very efficient, but he had no other choice.

Wang Changsheng quickly ate the Primordial Chaos Fruit, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy rose within his abdomen.

After eating the Primordial Chaos Fruit, Wang Changsheng took out a light golden ginseng root and swallowed it. The Ten-Thousand-Year Golden Cloud Ginseng could advance spiritual power.

Deafening thunder roared from high above. The third six-colored lightning bolt struck down, hitting the golden light screen, whose spiritual radiance dimmed.

Wang Changsheng hastily injected spiritual power into the Golden Silkworm Jade Scale Armor, and the golden light screen's radiance brightened considerably, returning to normal.

Following a massive crash, six-colored spiritual light engulfed Wang Changsheng's figure.

Before the lightning dissipated, the fourth tribulation bolt struck down. Thousands of blue lights flew out from underground, forming an azure water curtain that enveloped a hundred zhang.

The Four Seas Azure Wave Array!

Wang Changsheng still activated this set of seventh-tier arrays; relying solely on the Golden Silkworm Jade Scale Armor would not be enough to survive the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation.

With spirit-gathering stones and top-grade spirit stones providing energy, Wang Changsheng could somewhat relax.

Out of nine six-colored divine lightning bolts, three had passed, leaving six more. The pressure was considerable.

Amidst a loud clap of thunder, the fourth tribulation bolt struck down, landing on the azure water curtain.

The azure water curtain indented but quickly returned to its original state, as dazzling lightning engulfed an area of a hundred li.

Before the lightning dissipated, the fifth tribulation bolt struck, then the sixth...

After approximately fifteen minutes, only the last one remained.

Wang Ruyan and Wang Gonghu's expressions were tense, their hearts in their throats.

The thundercloud churned violently, and a six-colored lightning dragon, over a hundred zhang long, flew out, clawing and roaring as it swooped downwards.

As the lightning dissipated, the azure water curtain vanished. Wang Changsheng was utterly pale, covered by a faint golden light screen.

The six-colored lightning dragon pounced from high above, its massive claws striking the golden light screen. The golden light screen, like thin paper, instantly shattered.

Wang Changsheng moved both his fists, meeting the attack.

With a 'bang,' a powerful shockwave erupted. The six-colored lightning dragon let out a mournful roar, its body exploding into a mass of six-colored mushroom clouds that soared skyward, covering an area of a thousand li, with surging air currents.

Wherever the powerful shockwave passed, mountains were leveled and vegetation was uprooted.

After a moment, a streak of escaping light flew out from the six-colored mushroom cloud, landing in front of Wang Ruyan. It was Wang Changsheng.

A powerful spiritual pressure emanated from Wang Changsheng; he had, astonishingly, advanced to the Integration Stage.