Chapter 453 - 406: Zuo Xuan Displays His Might, The Great War Begins, Horror

RUMBLE—

The roar of thunder echoed throughout the Thunder Restricted Area, but it was different from usual. This place was normally so saturated with lightning that a single glance at the scorching bolts could sear one’s eyes. It was a land of great calamity, shrouded in dark clouds—a hopeless place where no daylight ever pierced through.

But today, a dazzling golden light had scattered those dark clouds. As the golden light began to fade, an even more violent storm swept across the entire Thunder Restricted Area. A surging power, one belonging to the Harmonization Realm, was brewing. It seemed as though every living being and every bolt of lightning within the Restricted Area was about to fall under the dominion of a powerful existence at its heart.

ROAR—

Suddenly, another clap of thunder roared out. A terrifying, soul-rending pressure filled the hearts of every living being. Something was awakening, formless and unseen. Countless creatures dared not raise their heads to look. They couldn’t clearly see how the surging lightning within the dark clouds had faintly sketched the silhouette of an enormous tiger-like head, its pair of white-hot eyes radiating a terrifying power that threatened to incinerate the world.

The silhouette of the White Tiger’s head seemed to merge with the very sky of the Thunder Restricted Area, yet it remained high above all, like a True God looking down upon the mortal world. Its posture wasn’t one of arrogance, but of the innate pride befitting a deity.

Indeed, this was the phenomenal sign of the White Tiger Bloodline descending upon the world once more. The Bloodthirsty White Tiger had re-condensed the bloodline within his body. Using the Origin of this Thunder Great Realm and some hidden legacies of the White Tiger Race concealed within the Thunder Restricted Area, he had successfully broken through to the Harmonization Realm and awakened his White Tiger Bloodline!

BUZZ—

The Bloodthirsty White Tiger opened his eyes. The black carapace covering his body had been shattered by the power of the golden light. His silver-white, transformed White Tiger form quaked violently, and a spatial ripple characteristic of the Harmonization Realm swept outward, instantly invigorating his Demon Race army!

The local experts, who had been regretting their decision to follow him, felt a great sense of relief. It was as if a war drum had suddenly sounded, causing their blood to boil with excitement. ’Such immense pressure! He doesn’t feel like someone who just broke through to the Harmonization Realm at all!’

Indeed, to his subordinates, the Bloodthirsty White Tiger did not seem like someone who had just reached the Harmonization Realm. His terrifying might was more akin to a supreme expert, dormant for countless eons, suddenly reawakening. Although his Realm had not yet reached its Peak, the sheer power of his aura was already enough to strike fear into the hearts of many.

They couldn’t immediately tell what kind of bloodline the Bloodthirsty White Tiger had awakened. After all, a legendary existence like the White Tiger was far too remote for them—practically a myth. It would never occur to them to make such a connection.

And while they were unaware that the Bloodthirsty White Tiger had awakened the true White Tiger Bloodline, simply feeling the immense power radiating from him was enough to calm their nerves significantly.

Over the past half-month, many experts, terrified by the might of the Thunder Clan, had already fled. Those who remained were forced to stay put by certain measures, but there was no guarantee that some wouldn’t try to betray the Bloodthirsty White Tiger to save their own skin.

Back then, they had completely lost hope, believing they were simply waiting for death. Many had even spoken their last words. After all, the Bloodthirsty White Tiger himself had gone into silent seclusion, while the Thunder Clan had managed to call upon the aid of Venerable Zuo Xuan. How could that not be terrifying?

They had all gathered under the Bloodthirsty White Tiger’s renowned banner, forming what was called the White Tiger Army. But at the most critical juncture, he had to enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Harmonization Realm. How could anyone trust in that?

It wasn’t that seclusion was out of the question, but attempting to reach the Harmonization Realm in such a short period was pure fantasy. Which top-tier expert hadn’t broken through only after countless years of cultivation and a stroke of great fortune? How could the Bloodthirsty White Tiger be so confident he could achieve such a transformation in a matter of days?

However, it was also their last resort. Under normal circumstances, they had little to fear from the Thunder Clan. Protected by the Law of the Thunder Restricted Area, they didn’t need to worry. Even without a Harmonization Realm expert on their side, the enemy couldn’t force their way in.

But now, if they had no Harmonization Realm expert, the enemy would have Zuo Xuan temporarily shatter the Law of the Thunder Restricted Area. Then, their massive army would pour in like a flood, drowning any hope of survival!

Only by breaking through to the Harmonization Realm could the Bloodthirsty White Tiger act as a great dam, holding back the torrential flood and granting them a sliver of hope for survival.

Of course, it was only a sliver of hope. The Thunder Clan’s army was simply too vast and powerful, overwhelming the White Tiger Army in every conceivable way. Their only disadvantage had been the constraints imposed by the Law of the Thunder Restricted Area.

But Zuo Xuan’s assistance negated that single advantage, leveling the playing field and making it painfully obvious who was stronger.

’Winning is impossible. Even if the Bloodthirsty White Tiger breaks through to the Harmonization Realm, he can’t fight more than ten other Harmonization Realm experts, especially when they’re all supreme masters who achieved that Realm many years ago. With Venerable Zuo Xuan as a deterrent on top of that, our chances of victory are practically zero!’

’However, as long as Lord Bloodthirsty White Tiger can hold off all their Harmonization Realm masters, Venerable Zuo Xuan’s Spirit Charm will be heavily drained from directly confronting the Law of the Thunder Restricted Area. Their army will have to retreat, and the battle will be over. At that point, just staying alive will be its own victory!’