Section 49: The Might of Dao Transformation!
By Gu Zhenren, 2013-02-09
“Who is it?!” Chu Yun roared, suddenly attacked but remained calm. The Sky Fox transformed into human form, accompanying him, its fingers blooming like lotuses. The Nine Paths Cultivation Method transformed into brilliant divine light, attacking defensively, and counterattacked, throwing the attackers into disarray.
After the light dissipated, four elders in black robes surrounded Chu Yun. They varied in height, their faces etched with wrinkles, exuding a cold and desolate aura. They appeared like four specters from the underworld and Yellow Springs, sent to the human world, instilling a chilling dread.
“It is indeed a newly-risen Tribulation Demon. Little Tyrant, what exactly did you obtain in the Dunhuang Sand Eye? Why did others suffer, while only you experienced such a surge in power?” Elder Yin Shi’s voice was frigid, his eyes shooting out sinister light, fixed on the Sky Fox young girl beside Chu Yun.
“Speak! What did you do to the White Bone Ghost Lord?” Another elder, with a fiery temper, demanded sternly.
Chu Yun suddenly understood, brows raised, a smile appearing on his face: “I wondered who it was. So it’s the four old dogs from Nine Nether City. Why are you barking? What evidence do you have to prove I’m connected to the missing White Bone Ghost Lord?”
“Old dogs? Hehehe, young man, you’re still too inexperienced to provoke us four old veterans…”
“As for evidence, we don’t need evidence. If you know what’s good for you, obediently report your every move in the Dunhuang Sand Eye to us.”
“Of course, during the entire report, you will consume a Truth Pill.”
“We’re giving you one last chance now. Disarm yourself and recall your Demonic Beasts. Otherwise, when we start fighting, you’ll regret it deeply.”
“Hahaha. You don’t need evidence? You are truly overbearing. Do you really think I’m afraid of you?” Chu Yun laughed in anger, “If you want to fight, then fight. Too much nonsense only proves your weakness. What is Nine Nether City? Sooner or later, I will raze Nine Nether City to the ground!”
Although Chu Yun had tried his best to keep it a secret, now that the situation had come to this, he would not back down.
“Audacious!”
“You brat, what kind of nonsense are you spouting? You’re asking for death!”
“You’ve had things too easy, do you really think you’re invincible with a Tribulation Demon in hand? You’re still too young!”
“Let you taste our Nine Nether City’s world-renowned Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation!”
The four elders were furious. They were all Hegemon-level powerhouses, and even within Nine Nether City, no one dared to offend them, these elders. To be insulted by a mere seventeen-year-old junior, and to have Nine Nether City slandered to their faces, was utterly outrageous.
“Kill, kill, kill! Flay and dismember this evildoer!”
“Torture and kill this Sky Fox in front of him. Humph, what’s so great about a Tribulation Demon’s combat power?”
“Trembling little imp! The power of the Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation is beyond your ability to resist!”
The four elders sneered, then vanished from their positions. The formation activated, plunging the space into pitch darkness, where one could not see their hand in front of their face. Dark clouds churned, making it impossible for Chu Yun to distinguish directions. Suddenly, a tragic serpentine hiss echoed, followed by a fierce wind. With a swoosh, a sharp, massive object tore through the air, sweeping towards Chu Yun’s back in a surprise attack.
The Sky Fox young girl met the attack head-on, blocking it for Chu Yun, but she let out a muffled groan, having taken a hit. Then, a chilling wind arose, and the sound of dragons roaring erupted, with another mysterious attack coming his way. The Sky Fox young girl opened her mouth and spat out nine-colored divine radiance, with auspicious clouds rising, blocking the attack and protecting herself. However, immediately after, an endless torrent of dark poisonous gas surged, corroding the divine radiance and auspicious clouds, poisoning heaven and earth, and extinguishing the sun and moon. Its power was bizarre and terrifying. The Sky Fox young girl resisted with all her might, falling into a desperate situation.
Hegemon powerhouses, each possessing the combat power of at least one Tribulation Demon, the Sky Fox was under siege, dodging and blocking. This Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation was pitch black, eerie, and terrifying, making vision impossible. Light Cultivation Methods were greatly suppressed, further empowering the enemy’s Demonic creatures, whose attacks were bizarre and unpredictable, making it impossible to gauge their strength, plunging them into extreme passivity.
“Little Tyrant, you will pay a heavy price for your arrogance!”
“Countless Hegemon powerhouses have died in this Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation. This is the foundation of a top-tier force. Will you surrender now?”
“As long as you obediently hand over the Tribulation Demon Sky Fox and reveal the whereabouts of the White Bone Ghost Lord, we can be merciful and spare your life.” The Nine Nether City elders’ true cold laughter echoed through the boundless darkness, their tone filled with cruelty and disdain.
“Hmph! Do you think you’ve already won? It seems age has not bestowed wisdom upon you, but foolishness. Let me tell you the truth, I was merely observing this Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation. Four old ghosts of Nine Nether City, let me show you my true strength! Heavenly Eye! Open!”
Chu Yun’s roar was like an exploding thunder. He suddenly opened his eyes, and an immense aura erupted, sweeping in all directions. As the Sky Fox grew, its original Fire Element True Eye gradually upgraded to the Five Elements True Eye, and then the Nine Paths True Eye. Now, it had reached perfection, evolving into the Heavenly Eye! The Heavenly Eye was a naturally endowed pupilary power formed by the Sky Fox’s spiritual energy feeding back and modifying the Monster Tamer’s eyes. It could observe celestial phenomena, perceive the nine types of Vital Energy – Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Light, and Darkness – and even, on rare occasions, pierce through heaven and earth to observe the trajectories of the Great Dao! If it could see the trajectory of the Great Dao, what about this Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation?
The formation space, originally chaotic and pitch black, was now completely clear in Chu Yun’s eyes. It was filled with Darkness Vital Energy. The four elders were positioned in the east, south, west, and north, each fully controlling a Demonic creature, surrounding him and waiting for an opportunity. In the east was a Soul Dragon Catfish, at the Tribulation Demon realm, a hundred zhang long, its whiskers like whips, entwined around its golden body. In the west was a Five Ghost Rotting Poison Wheel, exuding ghostly energy and rolling demonic smoke. In the north was an extremely rare ancient Demonic Beast – the Gou Snake. It was incredibly bulky, with sharp, jagged fangs, a hooked tail, and a black, ethereal glow that inspired terror. In the south was a patch of Demonic Plants, pale green and furry. This was a patch of Green Poison Mold, possessing the attributes of Wood, Darkness, and Poison. It was a special product of the Ghost Vine Country. These four Demonic creatures all possessed the combat power of a hundred thousand-year tribulation demon, and had been meticulously nurtured. They were all full of spirit and their auras soared into the sky.
“So that’s how it is. This Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation originated from the Four Symbols Formation. Back then, the Nine Ghost King saw the Star Saint’s Will and deduced this Demonic Beast Battle Formation, which has since been passed down in the Ghost Vine Country.” Chu Yun used his Heavenly Eye not only to see through these Demonic creatures but also to understand the origin and foundation of this battle formation.
“It really is the Heavenly Eye!”
“Hurry and attack, don’t give him time.” The four elders saw the light and shadow shifting in Chu Yun’s pupils, interspersed with wind, clouds, thunder, and lightning. Their expressions changed in unison. If Chu Yun were given more time, he might completely understand the Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation. Under their command, the four Demonic creatures attacked simultaneously. The snake swallowed the catfish, the wheel spun, the mold grew. Their attacks converged like a tidal wave, rolling in with the might of collapsing heaven and earth.
“Tricks of a lesser skill.” Chu Yun’s expression was calm as he summoned the Colorless Rainbow Demon. Together with the Sky Fox, they unleashed the Dao Transformation technique. The Dao Transformation technique has very high requirements for a Demonic creature’s spiritual light. Chu Yun’s complete version of the Dao Transformation technique was divided into several parts, and most of the Demonic creatures he held had mastered a portion of it. The originally light gray halo was exceptionally visible in the dark Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation, as if it was propping open a dark space. Poisonous gas surged and dissipated within it. Dark currents surged and were decomposed within it. The Gou Snake opened its sinister snake mouth and lunged. As it entered the halo, gray smoke immediately emanated from its scales, eyes, and teeth. The Gou Snake let out a tragic roar, its body spasming violently as if electrocuted, and it abruptly retreated. Its snake eyes, previously filled with savagery and malice, now regarded Chu Yun with utter shock and fear. The other three Tribulation Demons suffered similar severe injuries and retreated in disarray.
“How is this possible?!”
“What kind of Cultivation Method is this? It’s utterly unheard of!”
“Even the Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation is operating at a disadvantage.” The four elders’ faces changed drastically, and they cried out in disbelief, unable to accept what they were seeing. The gray light was tranquil, lacking the imposing aura of a great roc soaring to the heavens, the fiery ardor of a volcano erupting, or the surging might of the ocean. Its divine light was stable, like a mountain peak, exuding an unparalleled, peerless elegance in its understated manner. Chu Yun stood proudly within it, his body as straight as a spear. His eyes flickered with wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, displaying myriad changes of weather. Yet, his face was calm and indifferent, like a descending deity. Ghosts and monsters could not approach him, and malevolent spirits could not touch his clothes. He exuded an immense pressure upon the four elders.
“This child is too strange. We cannot defeat him with force. Let’s report back to the City Lord and seek help from a Jun level expert! We retreat!” This scene had surpassed their understanding. Elder Yin Shi’s fighting spirit plummeted, and he decisively chose to flee.
“You think it’s too late to leave now? Eight Trigrams Battle Formation!” The Dao Transformation technique’s effect was exceptionally effective, having dissolved a portion of the formation space, allowing Chu Yun to easily erect the Eight Trigrams Formation. Taking advantage of the great flaw that appeared as the four elders withdrew, the Eight Trigrams Battle Formation engulfed the Four Symbols Ghost Corpse Formation, trapping the four elders within it.
“Hmph! Do you think this can trap us?”
“Little Tyrant, your arrogance won’t last long.”
“Soul Escape Technique!” The four elders uttered threats and unleashed the renowned Soul Escape Technique of Nine Nether City. This was a top-tier escape Cultivation Method, not only consuming Demonic Energy but also damaging a portion of the Monster Tamer’s soul. The four Tribulation Demons protected the four elders, all transforming into wisps of strange smoke, and vanishing from their original positions, escaping the confinement of the Eight Trigrams Formation.
“You think you can just leave if you want to? You’re too naive! At least one of you will remain here today. Moon Rabbit!” Chu Yun tapped his Immortal Pouch and summoned the Moon Rabbit. Instantly, time seemed to rewind, and one of the wisps of smoke, like a movie playback, transformed back into a Nine Nether City elder.
“This is the Moon Rabbit! You’ve actually cultivated a Moon Rabbit to the Tribulation Demon realm!” He almost popped his eyeballs out. The Moon Rabbit was a very rare Time Demonic Beast, with unique effects and great utility, but it was extremely difficult to cultivate. Yet, here he was, seeing a Moon Rabbit at the Tribulation Demon level.
“You guys, hurry and leave, I’ll cover your retreat!” Realizing this, the elder’s face turned pale, but his eyes were resolute. He wielded the Five Ghost Rotting Poison Wheel and charged at Chu Yun.
“Dao Transformation Technique!” Chu Yun pointed his finger, and the Moon Rabbit, Sky Fox, and Colorless Rainbow Demon simultaneously unleashed the Dao Transformation light. The light gray radiance shot out silently, turning everything it touched into dust, ultimately returning to nothingness. The Five Ghost Rotting Poison Wheel was a Dark and Poison attribute demon soldier, but under the combined attack of the three Tribulation Demons, it lasted only five breaths before vanishing into nothingness. Without its main combat Tribulation Demon, this elder could barely last three rounds before Chu Yun captured him alive.
“The Dao Transformation Technique is truly heaven-defying. The Five Ghost Rotting Poison Wheel was a mighty Tribulation Demon Soldier, yet it didn’t even leave behind a Demonic Crystal. Everything was transformed!” Looking at the results, Chu Yun felt a hint of shock.
