The so called Thunder Marrow was something born only after the power of lightning between heaven and earth had been condensed to a certain extent.
It possessed miraculous effects of cleansing the marrow and refining the bones, and it could also temper the physical body. Its value was not inferior to Blood Spirit Mud in the slightest.
When they saw the Thunder Marrow, greed involuntarily surfaced in everyone's eyes. However, when they looked at the terrifying thunderclouds before them, that greed gradually subsided.
"There are five Lightning Cloud Platforms here. That means only five people can pass through the third layer barrier and enter the fourth layer this time."
At this thought, the gazes of Zong Teng and the others immediately turned sharp, especially when they looked toward Jiu You and the Mo siblings. Their eyes became dangerous.
However, they did not rashly make a move. After all, there were three people on Jiu You's side, and none of them were weak. If they wanted to drive them away, they would need sufficient manpower.
Whoosh whoosh.
While Zong Teng and the others quietly waited as time passed, breaking wind sounds would occasionally echo from the distant rear, and somewhat disheveled figures gradually approached.
These were the prodigies of various clans who had slightly fallen behind Zong Teng and the others. When they saw the five lightning seats on the Thunder Cloud Platform, their pupils shrank and their expressions became much more solemn.
They clearly understood how difficult it would be to seize one of the five lightning seats from these people.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zong Teng opened his eyes. When he noticed that there were only nine people present and Liu Bai alone was missing, the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.
"Everyone, you have all seen it. There are only five thunder platforms here. A great battle is inevitable. Competing based on ability is nothing unusual. But now someone wants to break this rule. I wonder if you are willing to give up this important opportunity."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's hearts tightened. Recalling what had happened outside the tower, their expressions immediately darkened.
The Jiu You trio became vigilant. Zong Teng's words were clearly directed at them. With Liu Bai absent, the other side had twice their numbers. If a fight truly broke out, the three of them might indeed be driven out of the tower first.
Just as the atmosphere became tense, a violent fluctuation suddenly spread out. Everyone could not help but look into the distance.
Then they saw a figure bathed in endless lightning slowly approaching.
"That is that human?"
Han Shan and Xu Kun were both startled.
There was no helping it. Liu Bai's current appearance was simply too shocking.
His entire body was immersed in terrifying lightning. Even a single bolt could severely injure a Seventh-Grade Sovereign, yet Liu Bai was bathing in endless lightning, like a reincarnated Lightning God.
"That guy, why does this lightning have no effect on him?" Han Shan's voice carried unwillingness.
In terms of physical strength, even Xu Kun of the Demon Elephant Clan was inferior to him. Yet even he would not dare to withstand any bolt of lightning in this space. Liu Bai, however, had actively gathered all the lightning toward himself and still appeared at ease.
This scene dealt the greatest blow to him.
"No, look above his head."
As Liu Bai drew closer, everyone quickly noticed something unusual.
The lightning was not gathering on his body. Above his head floated a black jade lotus.
"Thunder God Lotus. It is actually the Thunder God Lotus."
Everyone exclaimed in realization.
The Thunder God Lotus was a divine object born within lightning. The stronger the lightning, the more it served as nourishment for its growth and transformation. With the Thunder God Lotus in hand, Liu Bai could move unimpeded through this third layer.
"Hmph, just relying on an external object."
Many thought so inwardly, though their tone carried obvious bitterness.
What they did not know was that under the violent lightning, the True Dragon Pattern on Liu Bai's chest had fully awakened. The golden dragon scales shimmered as if stained by lightning. As the dragon swam, waves of terrifying power gathered, rapidly dispersing the lightning that splashed onto Liu Bai's body.
With Liu Bai's arrival, the lightning between heaven and earth instantly became even more violent. Countless bolts descended, even affecting the others, who hurriedly dodged.
"Liu Bai, what are you doing?"
Caught off guard by the lightning, Zong Teng's body flickered with thunder. Wisps of green smoke rose from him. If not for a streak of golden light blocking most of the power at the critical moment, he would have been severely injured.
This only fueled his anger. That hateful human had definitely done it on purpose.
"Heh, apologies. I did not control it properly for a moment."
As the lightning dispersed, Liu Bai's figure appeared before them. His gaze swept over the crowd before settling on Zong Teng, who looked as though he wanted to kill him.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
At this moment, golden light supported his feet. His tall figure stood firm, golden radiance flowing across his skin. Facing Liu Bai, who arrived amidst wind and thunder, everyone's expressions turned solemn. In their eyes appeared an unprecedented seriousness, clearly sensing an extremely dangerous aura from him.
"This guy seems even stronger than before."
Zong Teng suppressed his anger and thought expressionlessly.
Yet his clenched palm, nearly drawing blood, revealed the fury and faint fear within him.
Han Shan gave Liu Bai a deep look before sweeping his gaze across the field.
"Since everyone is here, let us begin. As for who enters the fourth layer, that will depend on ability."
Liu Bai smiled at those words.
"Oh, if that is the case, then my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will take four spots. You all have no objections, right?"
"What? You are dreaming!"
Liu Bai's words immediately sparked outrage. Chen Zhan of the Dragon Ape Clan roared angrily.
The black iron staff in his hand was gripped tightly, as if he might strike Liu Bai at any moment.
"Sorry, I am not negotiating with you. I am informing you. If you refuse, come and fight. I welcome you all to attack together. If you can drive me out, then there will be four fewer competitors. Would that not be a good thing?"
Such arrogance naturally ignited everyone's anger.
Moreover, they could not retreat. Otherwise, four of the five spots would be given up immediately, leaving six of them to compete for one.
Zong Teng communicated with the other five through divine thoughts. In the next instant,
"Attack!"
The six of them suddenly moved. Three attacked Jiu You, Mo Feng, and Mo Ling respectively, while the remaining three simultaneously struck at Liu Bai.
Their assault was abrupt, intended to prevent Liu Bai from setting up a Spiritual Array.
What they did not know was that this time Liu Bai had no intention of using a Spiritual Array.
"Zong Teng of the Peng Clan, Xu Kun of the Demon Elephant Clan, Chen Zhan of the Dragon Ape Clan."
Liu Bai narrowed his eyes.
Roar.
A deep dragon roar resounded from within Liu Bai, shaking his flesh and blood. On his right arm, the True Dragon Pattern coiled and extended. A dragon claw, real as if tangible, slowly emerged and perfectly fused with his five fingers once more.
At the same time, the True Phoenix Pattern that had originally occupied his back began to move for the first time. It flowed along his skin and finally appeared on his left arm.
The True Phoenix slowly spread its wings, and the purple gold feathers perfectly fused with his left hand.
True Dragon on the right, True Phoenix on the left.
This time Liu Bai would not use divine abilities or arrays. He would rely solely on his powerful physical body to face the three great prodigies of the Spiritual Beast clans.
Purple gold light erupted. Liu Bai seemed to transform into a purple gold statue. Within his arms, flesh and blood burst with crackling sounds like exploding beans.
"Golden Feather Slash."
"Demon Elephant Trampling the Heavens."
"Heaven Shocking Staff."
A gigantic Demonic Elephant descended from the sky, casting a shadow of destruction across the heavens. At the very center of that shadow stood Liu Bai's seemingly insignificant figure.
Liu Bai looked at the elephant leg descending from above. His face remained calm as both of his fists suddenly blasted upward.
Golden light burst forth from Liu Bai's eyes as if it were solid…
True Dragon Fist!
Brilliant golden light shot out, finally transforming into a purple gold light dragon. A violent dragon roar shook the heaven and earth.
True Phoenix Palm!
As his right fist struck out, Liu Bai's left palm followed fiercely. A clear phoenix cry resounded as a golden phoenix spread its wings, which seemed to stir up a golden storm.
The golden dragon and golden phoenix turned into two streaks of light and shot out, rushing straight into the sky. Golden light rippled and directly crushed the void.
However, the target of the dragon and phoenix was not the elephant leg descending from the sky, but the golden feather slash and the pitch black staff shadow that followed closely behind.
Compared to Xu Kun of the Demonic Elephant Clan, who relied purely on his Divine Beast body for attack, the golden feather slash and the Heaven Shaking Staff made Liu Bai feel even more danger.
This scene caused Xu Kun's heart to burn with anger.
He actually dared to ignore him…
"Die!"
Amid a furious roar, a phantom of an ancient Demonic Elephant quickly emerged in the sky. It then raised its long trunk and let out an earthshaking elephant cry toward the heavens.
Wuu wuu wuu…
Seeing Liu Bai seemingly trampled beneath Xu Kun's Divine Beast body, the other two were overjoyed and thought in unison, "It worked?"
Yet before they could celebrate, an even louder elephant cry rang out, and this time there was obvious pain within the sound.
"What is going on?"
Along with the mournful cry of the ancient Demonic Elephant, Xu Kun suddenly began jumping in agitation.
Liu Bai gave a mocking smile. "Looks like the elephant stepped on a nail…"
He shot into the sky and then his right fist smashed mercilessly onto Xu Kun's head.
Bang!
Spiritual light exploded, yet there was no flesh and blood.
Liu Bai frowned slightly but did not pay it much attention.
When entering, he had already known that killing was impossible within the Ancient Body Refining Tower. The moment one encountered a fatal attack, the Ancient Body Refining Tower would immediately teleport that person out.
After all, this place had originally been established to temper the clan's members. If they all died inside, there would be no point in tempering at all.
However, his act of sending a Demonic Elephant Clan prodigy out with a single punch was somewhat too brutal, leaving Zong Teng and Chen Zhan momentarily at a loss.
Unfortunately, defeating one did not satisfy Liu Bai's appetite. His gaze quickly fell upon the remaining two.
"Not good, dodge!"
Zong Teng was alarmed and instantly flashed away, disappearing without a trace.
As expected of someone with the Golden Winged Great Peng bloodline, his speed was truly terrifying. Chen Zhan, who was left behind, was somewhat dumbfounded. His speed was not fast. Escaping was not as good as fighting it out.
Yet his pig teammate had actually run off…
"Running is not allowed. I preferred the unruly look you had just now."
Liu Bai smiled faintly. A pair of golden wings over ten feet long spread out behind him, and he chased after Zong Teng at an equally astonishing speed.
Chen Zhan was filled with confusion.
Was he being ignored?
Should he be angry?
Perhaps he should hide first…
Unfortunately, just as he hesitated, that terrifying figure suddenly appeared before him again.
At a loss whether to run or fight, Chen Zhan could only follow his instincts.
The irascible and combative nature of the Dragon Ape Clan made him raise the iron staff in his hand once more. Before he could even swing it down, he followed in Xu Kun's footsteps.
The battle had begun abruptly and ended just as quickly. While the other three were still entangled with Jiu You and the others, Liu Bai's side had already determined the outcome.
Sweeping his gaze across the field, Liu Bai's attention fell upon the red clothed woman battling Mo Ling.
"He Qing of the Flame Crane Clan…"
She had previously fought Mo Feng, but her attribute was restrained by the Phoenix bloodline, so she was no match for Mo Feng.
Nevertheless, she was still a Seventh-Grade Sovereign. Against the Sixth-Grade Sovereign Mo Ling, she could still suppress her with ease.
If not for her fear of the Phoenix Flame on Mo Ling's body, Mo Ling might have already been defeated.
However, Liu Bai's battle had ended too swiftly and too shockingly. At this moment, He Qing and the others had all seen the result.
Especially when she noticed Liu Bai's gaze falling upon her, He Qing's heart trembled. Before Liu Bai could even make a move, she directly shouted, "I withdraw!"
The instant her voice sounded, a beam of light descended from the sky and enveloped her body.
Caught off guard, Mo Ling still unleashed a strand of Phoenix Flame that landed upon the beam of light. To everyone's shock, the Phoenix Flame that could even burn Spiritual Energy simply slid off upon contact with that light, unable to invade even the slightest bit.
Liu Bai frowned. As expected, the rules within the Ancient Body Refining Tower were not something a Ninth-Grade Sovereign could break. Even an Earth Sovereign entering this place would likely have to abide by its rules.
With four leaving at once, the original alliance of six was reduced to only two.
At that moment, something completely unexpected happened. Han Shan of the Rhino Demon Clan, who had been battling Mo Feng, suddenly attacked Lu Jia of the Heaven Swallowing Crocodile Clan.
With Lu Jia caught in a pincer attack from Jiu You and Han Shan, there was no suspense. He was kicked out of the Ancient Body Refining Tower.
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