Li Nianfan hugged Little Fox close to his chest and only let her go after a while so she could go through her Cross Tribulation. He was actually curious what Little Fox would look like after her transformation. He realized he had never seen a demon transform before and was looking forward to the experience.
“Sister Daji, I’ll go for my transformation now,” said Little Fox anxiously with big sad puppy dog eyes. Now that it was really happening, she suddenly felt really scared and wished she could take her words back.
“Go! You’re the one who suggested it yourself. There’s no turning back now,” said Daji sternly, leaving no room for negotiation.
“There, there, Little Fox. I’m sure you’ll be fine,” said Li Nianfan comfortingly.
They all went to a mountain somewhere in Fallen Immortal Mountain. Under everyone’s watchful gazes, Little Fox gradually found an open field.
“Sister Daji, you must save me if you see I’m not able to handle it anymore,” said Little Fox in a pitiful tone.
Daji nodded and said, “Okay.”
Little Fox looked up at the sky as her aura flowed out like tidal waves. Her usually white fur was blanketed in a white sheen, making her look holy. Her nine tails were standing erect and swaying in the air, kicking up a thick demon wind which made the plants around then bend and whip around wildly.
Up above in the sky, a thick layer of dark clouds appeared, making the whole Fallen Immortal Mountain as dark as the night. Thunder and lightning were brewing within the storm and they jumped around in the sky like silver snakes. The sight was not for the faint of hearts. Although the lightning did not strike yet, its majestic power rolled down the ground, suppressing everything in its path.
Li Nianfan was shocked by the force. He began to worry about Little Fox and said, “Little Daji, is she really going to be alright?”
Daji’s eyes were grave and there was panic in them but she said, “Her talent’s the strongest amongst the Nine-Tailed Foxes, so this shouldn’t be a problem for her.” If Little Fox, who had been granted countless opportunities by the expert, could not pass this Cross Tribulation, then no one in the world could. “Master, it’s good for a demon to undergo the Cross Tribulation. The lightning can help her reconstruct her body which will pave a bright future ahead for her.”
Li Nianfan nodded and fixed his gaze on the sky. The lightning was about to strike Little Fox who was standing under the Tribulation Cloud. Her fur was blowing with the wild wind and her posture was slightly bent as if she was being pressed down by tremendous pressure. From time to time, she would anxiously turn her teary eyes up at the sky.
“Let’s make a deal. I’ll go back if you go back,” she said to the clouds. The only response she got was a low lightning rumble. Following that, dazzling lightning cut through the sky and shot down, striking Little Fox’s head. Whenever the lightning passed, distortion would appear in the air, making their surroundings seem surreal. Even the laws of the universe had to give way to the terrifying lightning power that could split the skies apart.
“It’s even more powerful than the laws of the universe. Is that… Chaos Thunderbolt?” asked Shi Tuqin with shock.
“Chaos Thunderbolt for her Cross Tribulation? Even if Little Fox’s cultivation is high, isn’t this a little too much?” asked Qin Manyun with worried eyes.
A Chaos Thunderbolt was the most powerful electrical power in the whole of the universe. It would have no problem striking a Heavenly Realm fighter dead. Even a little hint of its power would be too much for Little Fox to handle.
Daji’s expression was incredibly solemn and she had already activated her mana, ready to come to Little Fox’s rescue at any moment. Li Nianfan was also furrowing his brows with worry. As a Deluxe Merit Saint, he was very familiar with how terrifying the Chaos Thunderbolt could be, for it was his go-to method for punishing people.
Wild thoughts started to race through his mind. ‘I’ll go talk to the Natural Tribulation if Little Fox can’t handle it anymore. That should be relatively easy since the Chaos Thunderbolt’s under the jurisdiction of a Deluxe Merit Saint. I’m sure it won’t do anything to me.”
Little Fox was in such a state of shock that she felt her soul about to leave her body. Her fur was standing stiff as a porcupine’s quill. She stood stock-still where she was, waiting for the lightning to strike her.
“You fool!” shouted Daji loudly as she shot out. However, she was too late.
The lightning struck down on Little Fox and a bright light exploded all over her, making the others turn their eyes away from her. Then, when the light faded away, they were dumbfounded by the person standing in front of them.
Little Fox blinked, looked around, and then looked at herself with a lost look on her face. “I… I’m still alive and not hurt at all?” She moved her limbs, shook her body, wagged her tail, and jumped. “I don’t feel any pain at all!”
The others were struck dumb, not believing what they were seeing before their eyes. That imposing lightning which seemed as if it could split the sky open… Its destructive power was only so…? Who was it trying to impress? Daji, who was floating mid-air, quietly made her way over to the others.
Little Fox was standing on her two legs and waving to them excitedly. “Sister Daji, I’m okay! I’m actually okay!”
Daji was speechless. ‘As if! You would’ve been toast if it wasn’t for the Master!’
Li Nianfan heaved a sigh of relief. “That’s great! I was so worried about you,” he said with a smile.
Qin Manyun and the others sneaked a glance at him and thought, ‘Of course, she’s okay. The Chaos Thunderbolt wouldn’t dare to do anything to her when you’re here.”
Then, under everyone’s watchful gazes, the glow around Little Fox became thicker and thicker while a milky-white light surged out from her joints as her body became taller. They were all signs of a transformation happening. Her body was being shaped by the lightning, or to be more exact, a Chaos Thunderbolt.
Qin Manyun and the others were rendered speechless at the Chaos Thunderbolt’s blatant favoritism. It should be stripped of its name for how was it possible for Little Fox to come away unhurt? It was more like a blessing than a tribulation. All that ruckus was just for show. This must be one of the benefits of knowing the expert.
Next, the second lightning struck down on Little Fox with more force than the first. The pitch-black sky lit up as if the lightning had devoured the air. However, Little Fox still stood there, unscathed. The glow around her body became even thicker as the fur on her body slowly disappeared. Signs of fingers and toes started to grow.
“Wow, I never expected my defense to be so powerful,” said Little Fox in awe. She still had not realized that the real reason she was not hurt was because of Li Nianfan. She smiled, raised her two upper limbs, and said, “Shape my hand more! Be sure to make them beautiful!”
The lightning landed on her hands which then instantly transformed into a pair of elegant hands with slender fingers. One look at the pair of hands would make people understand the meaning of perfection. The Chaos Thunderbolt’s force was as majestic as ever. All the demons in the radius of a thousand miles dropped down to the ground and covered their heads with their hands with fear.
“It must be a bigshot going through the Cross Tribulation. How terrifying!”
“She must’ve done many bad things in her life to attract a punishment such as this.”
“This has got to be the most terrifying Cross Tribulation I’ve ever experienced in my life. I fear the worst for the person going through this Cross Tribulation.”
“There’s no way that person would come out alive. O’ ye, cruel heaven!”
Never in a million years would they have thought that heaven was just putting on a show.
Little Fox’s Cross Tribulation finally ended after being struck nine times by lightning. The dark clouds dissipated and the sun shone down on them once again. Standing at the place where Little Fox used to be was a woman, a woman with a beauty that was out of this world. Her brows were as refined as the willow leaves, the corners of her lips were turned up in a perpetual smile, her black eyes overflowed with temptation, and her lips were as soft as rose petals—all these features combined to create a face that could launch a thousand ships.
Her skin was like translucent white jade and her body… Oh, her body. No one could find a hotter body than hers. She was like a work of art created by Heaven and Earth themselves. How could they be so sure of her hotness? Well, it was because there were no clothes on her after the Cross Tribulation so they were all caught off guard by her nakedness.
Her new appearance was not what Li Nianfan expected. He had thought that Little Fox would be transformed into a body similar to the childlike Dragin. Her body carried within itself a natural seductive aura and Li Nianfan had to take a few deep breaths to compose himself.
‘Ah! She’s a true vixen alright. She’s even prettier than Little Daji. She’s… She’s so seductive!’ thought Li Nianfan with shock. He had never come across a vixen as beautiful as her.
“Sister Daji, I’ve succeeded! I’ve succeeded!” cried Little Fox, having no clue about her new charm. She ran over to her excitedly and struck some poses to show off her new body. “How do I look? Am I pretty?”
Daji’s face had turned dark. She quickly threw some clothes over her. “Put on some clothes now and be mindful of your aura!” reminded Daji solemnly.
Little Fox possessed the strongest Mind Control ability amongst all of the Nine-Tailed Foxes, and Daji feared that her Mind Control ability had become even stronger after her transformation. Even if Little Fox did not mean to, her every word and every action could cause anyone to lose themselves.
“Okay,” said Little Fox, not really sure what she was talking about. “Sister Daji, how do I put on these clothes?”
Blood nearly shot out from Li Nianfan’s nostrils for Little Fox was unknowingly emitting an extremely seductive aura which was further enhanced by her innocent behavior. This had the miraculous effect of making it hard for anyone to not be attracted to her. Therefore, how could anyone stay composed when she asked for help when putting on clothes?
He coughed lightly and said, “We’ll meet you back at the four-part architecture.” He quickly turned to leave. He was a bit saddened by the fact that he would not be able to stroke her fur anymore.
However, Little Fox did not get the hint. She rushed over to him and said, “Brother Li, now that I’ve successfully transformed, how about treating me to a meal?”
Daji was on the verge of breaking down when she saw how her little sister was behaving. “Little Fox, you shouldn’t stand so close to Master. Come back here and put on these clothes now!”
Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Palace, Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu were fighting each other.
“Jiang Liu, you disappoint me. How dare you steal my lines!” said Xiao Chengfeng with a sword in his hand. To him, his lines were a symbolism of his status, and stealing someone’s lines was akin to stealing someone’s wife.
“The lines belong to whoever makes it sound the coolest! God won’t accept the birth of Jiang Liu, but my sword cultivation’s still historical like the long night! See, I can make it sound cooler than when you say it!” said Jiang Liu with his sword in front of his chest.
Xiao Chengfeng’s face turned red with anger. “Bullsh*t! The expert gave me those lines. You’ll need to win against me in a sword fight to be worthy of those lines.”
Jiang Liu was high with battle spirits. “Fine with me. Let me show you what real swordsmanship really is.”
The Jade Emperor and the others had arrived at the scene, eager to see a sword fight between these two. Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu were facing each other off as the sharp sword attacks collided between them. However, just when they were about to reach the peak of their power, a figure slowly walked up to the space between them.
“Who will reach the peak at the end of the immortal road, behold it’s Xing Ya with his immeasurable Wisdom.” Yes, it was none other than the king of acting cool, Xing Ya.
“Sh*t! Let’s beat him up!”
“What an attention wh*re! I can’t take him anymore.”
Even the onlookers joined in the fight. “Brothers, let’s eliminate him!”
However, the peaceful days did not last long because in the Chaos, where the many stars had gathered, a powerful change was happening. Terrifying energy accompanied by a ferocious roar surged out of the portal and caused the air in the Chaos to tremble. It was as if some kind of energy was awakening deep in a portal.
Yang Jing, who was in charge of guarding the entrance of the portal, could feel energy so terrifying on the other side that his heart jumped as his face darkened. ‘Someone’s trying to cross through the portal,’ he thought.
