Chapter 575 - 467: The 3rd Avatar

The tribulation was a success. One-tailed successfully passed it on the Nine-tailed Fox’s behalf. Moreover, this wasn’t just the tribulation to ascend past the Transformation Realm—the entire cultivation process that followed was skipped as well. When the bolts of Thunder struck, one after another, One-tailed couldn’t bear it and was instantly destroyed. However, the Nine-tailed Fox’s [Nine-tailed Form] was not so easily obliterated.

Indeed, how could One-tailed have possibly withstood such ferocious Thunder? The endless barrage of world-ending bolts was enough to kill every living being in the First Celestial Realm. How could a mere One-tailed, at the Perfection stage of the Transformation Realm, have possibly endured it?

In truth, when the very first bolt of Thunder struck, One-tailed—who was bearing the tribulation for the main body—was instantly annihilated. But she was only a clone, and the Nine-tailed Fox could simply recreate her. Thus, in the next instant, a new One-tailed was formed to continue enduring the Thunder Tribulation.

Of course, recreating a One-tailed required an immense amount of Spirit Charm. Fortunately, the Nine-tailed Fox had absorbed an entire Spirit Vein and possessed a surging well of Spirit Charm within her. She could create another One-tailed with a mere wave of her hand.

At the same time, One-tailed did not endure the Thunder Tribulation for nothing. The energy within each bolt of Thunder, a world-ending heavenly might, was absorbed by One-tailed. Then, due to the properties of the [Nine-tailed Form], it was transferred into the Nine-tailed Fox’s body. With Jiang Qiu’s help, she began to form a third clone!

This was the entire process of her tribulation breakthrough. As time went on, One-tailed experienced the absolute finality of death time and time again, only to be recreated from its ashes. In the end, her soul shattered and reformed, allowing her to finally withstand the entire Thunder Tribulation. Furthermore, a core for the Vast Water Spirit Charm had even formed within her body.

She became the world’s only source capable of converting Heaven and Earth Spirit Charm into Vast Water Spirit Charm—a sign that this world was beginning a new era.

As for the god-like True Form of the Nine-tailed Fox that had appeared, that was the result of her breakthrough. She now possessed a True Form, which was her third clone, forged from Vast Water Spirit Charm!

This clone was unique, however. She couldn’t be summoned at will. The Nine-tailed Fox wouldn’t call her forth unless it was a last resort or in a special situation. Her power was simply too immense; once she appeared, she would be wreathed in world-ending might, a power no less than the descent of a god of Thunder Tribulation.

Furthermore, as a unique creation forged from Vast Water Spirit Charm, she could manipulate most of the world’s Heaven and Earth Spirit Charm, converting it into Vast Water Spirit Charm and unleashing abilities beyond the imagination of any member of the Demon Race in the First Celestial Realm.

It was safe to say that if the third clone were to appear, she could go on a rampage through the middle ranks of the Primitive Ancient Forest. As for Chaos Main City, it was doubtful whether anyone there could even withstand a single one of her attacks.

At the very least, she possessed combat power beyond the True Body Realm.

These were the full results of the tribulation. The Nine-tailed Fox’s main body had broken through to the realm beyond Transformation, and her cultivation base, brimming with power from the ordeal, was now approaching the Perfection stage of the True Body Realm. All of her clones benefited as well. One-tailed naturally reached the Perfection level of the realm beyond Transformation. As the second clone, Jiang Qiu also absorbed a great deal of experience and was now on the verge of breaking through to the Transformation Realm himself!

Indeed, Jiang Qiu was also on the cusp of breaking through to the Transformation Realm. His own Realm was different from that of an ordinary member of the Demon Race; if he were to achieve Transformation, the resulting power would be no less than that of a typical demon breaking through to the realm *beyond* Transformation. However, he was still lacking the right catalyst.

’I should probably head to Tai Lake and take a look. I wonder if there are any Treasures of Heaven and Earth there suitable for my breakthrough to the Transformation Realm.’

As he thought this, Jiang Qiu swept the completely naked Nine-tailed Fox into his arms, holding her princess-style. Her fair body rested in his embrace, her pointed toes dangling and swaying gently. She seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep. A crimson, nine-tailed fox-shaped marking had appeared on her forehead. When it bloomed, it would likely resemble a plum blossom, giving her an exceptionally mystical aura.

During the tribulation, the Nine-tailed Fox had unleashed astonishing power, shattering the dress woven from vines. Naturally, she was now wearing nothing, so with every step Jiang Qiu took, he could feel the soft jounce of her body.

’Still, it wasn’t a big deal. After all, as someone who had once reached the Half-Step Unity Realm, how could I not be able to conjure a simple dress?’

With a casual gesture, a simple white gown materialized around her. It enveloped her fair, delicate body, which held a faint rosy blush, covering her completely. Her sleeves fluttered in an unseen wind, making her look just like a celestial fairy who had fallen to the mortal realm and been found by him.

Indeed, the Nine-tailed Fox was already a peerless beauty with a cold and aloof temperament. She completely lacked the familiar warmth of the mortal world, making her seem just like a celestial fairy from the highest heavens.

It was only because she had nothing proper to wear before that she seemed a bit rustic. In reality, ever since her Transformation, the Nine-tailed Fox had always possessed a unique, ethereal aura.

Now, dressed in a proper gown, that ethereal aura naturally coalesced around her. The conjuration wouldn’t last forever, though; if Jiang Qiu were to leave her side, the dress would vanish.

With this in mind, Jiang Qiu said no more. Cradling the Nine-tailed Fox, he flew out of the Spirit Vein Cave and into the open mining area. With a thought, he sensed Ah Xiong’s location. She was running toward him, also carrying One-tailed. "Master, Master, Sister One-tailed passed out after her tribulation!"

Ah Xiong still looked like a little five or six-year-old girl. She appeared incredibly petite, as if she hadn’t yet reached an age to understand the ways of the world. Yet, she came running toward them, carrying One-tailed in her arms, princess-style.

One-tailed was still the same One-tailed, with snow-white hair cascading down from her head. Her forehead now also bore a vivid red, plum blossom-like nine-tailed marking. The main difference was that she had grown older. If before she resembled an upper elementary school student, she now looked to be at least in middle school. Her fair, slender calves formed a graceful curve, exceptionally eye-catching.