Unlike special races like Dragons, Phoenixes, and a few other unique Spiritual Beasts who could transform into human-like form at will even in their early cultivation stages, Spiritual Beasts with mixed or impure bloodlines could only achieve humanoid transformation after breaking through to the Divinity Transformation realm.
But of course, rare Heavenly Treasures could help these beasts transform earlier.
As for whether they could learn to hide their unique beastly aura quickly or not, that depended on their comprehension abilities and innate talent.
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Lucian emerged from the crater, his body gradually ascending into the air. His long white hair flowed behind him like moonlight, untainted by the swamp’s murky waters.
He tilted his head, and the sound of his neck cracking echoed through the valley like a clap of thunder.
In an instant, like a fierce storm, the Netherworld Ghost Flames swallowed his robes, turning them to ash.
And within moments, only his undergarments were left, and his perfect body appeared, completely unharmed by the serpent’s ferocious attacks.
“Nine Heavens Emperor Physique is indeed extraordinary…” Lucian clenched and unclenched his fist in satisfaction.
This Heaven Rank Body Cultivation Technique had already reached the peak of the Fourth Level, enhancing his immense vitality to an even higher level, and even increasing his Essence Blood.
Now, he only needed to use the Tribulation Thunder during his breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation stage to advance to the Fifth Level of this Technique.
“With this Heaven Rank Technique combined with my Soul Devouring Dragon Body, I suppose my current physique can rival an average Mid-grade Fifth Rank Spiritual Weapon,” Lucian thought aloud, “Ah, yes… There’s also Yin-Yang Soul Sheild technique… but it needs about twenty more souls to refine for it to be fully complete. This innate ability should also elevate my combat power to another small stage…”
“How dare you ignore this king!?” The human shaped serpent suddenly roared.
Black thunder began to coalesce around his scaled fist as he charged toward Lucian, “Die!”
Lucian smirked as he also clenched his fist.
The image of a dragon’s head manifested around his clenched fist, its jaws opening wide as if to devour the approaching serpent.
At the next moment, black flames erupted from within the dragon’s maw, engulfing Lucian’s entire arm!
Lucian’s eyes gleamed with murderous intent as his fist met the serpent’s Thunder Law wrapped strike!
BOOM!
Shockwaves rippled outward in visible rings, destroying everything in their path.
The swamp waters parted violently, exposing the muddy bottom beneath. Dead trees disintegrated instantly!
The serpent body flew back through the air like a meteor, trailing black blood that sizzled when it touched the swamp waters.
Bang!
It hit the rocky walls with such force that cracks spread across the entire cliff face, and boulders fell down into the murky waters below.
While Lucian took four steps back, his feet leaving black flames imprints in the air.
He shook his hand, scattering the serpent’s poisonous blood away, “What a pity! I didn’t even use my Domain and you’re already half dead!”
Lucian sighed and took a step.
Limitless Freedom Steps!
First Step…
With this single step, he crossed nearly 50km, appearing in front of the half dead serpent.
Only half of the Thundercloud Serpent’s human form remained embedded in the stone wall, and even that was burning by ghostly flames.
Its horn dangled from its forehead, and the thunder essence inside flickered weakly like a fading lantern.
“I didn’t expect this beast to be so weak,” Eris silently materialized beside Lucian, her voluptuous body exuding the scent of Jade Ice Lotus flowers, cutting through the filthy smell and calming Lucian’s spirit.
“Then again, this beast lacks in many aspects. It didn’t even learn how to use the Thunder Laws properly as it still hasn’t fully completed its Domain. It must have found a rare Heavenly Treasure to break through. But the Cultivators and Spiritual Beasts you’d meet in the Tribulation Realm will be in a whole different level compared to this thing,” She smiled, “Their comprehension of Laws will be complete, and their combat experience will be vast.”
Lucian nodded, “Well, I didn’t use my full power either.”
He spat out and a thin dark golden needle came out of his mouth, piercing the head of the serpent!
“NOOOO!!”
The needle sank deep into the beast’s skull, causing its remaining eye to widen in horror before dulling completely.
The Thundercloud Serpent’s human-like body turned back to it original body with black blood pooling beneath it.
“Do you know how to make snake stew mom?” Lucian placed the 10m long serpent’s body in his space ring and turned to her with a playful smile.
He pulled her in a tight hug and was about to kiss her when suddenly his eyes turned cold!
Eris also felt a surge of murderous intent upon hearing Iris’s urgent message.
Without hesitation, Lucian instantly took out the Netherworld Dragon Halberd from his Spatial Ring!
It immediately ignited with black flames that coiled around the halberd!
Veins appeared in his hand as he threw it towards the north with all his might.
BOOM!
Space seemed to distort as the halberd tore through the halberd cut through the mist with a terrifying whistling sound, leaving a trail of black fire in its path.
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Meanwhile,
“I never expected to see someone as beautiful as you, junior sister. How about becoming my Daoist Partner?” A handsome young man with blonde hair smiled gently at Iris, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he hovered in the sky on a flying sword.
He was wearing a black robe with flame patterns, with crown resting on his head, made of what seemed to be black metal inlaid with blood-red stones that emitted a mysterious energy.
“You should be grateful that Young Master Bai thinks so highly of you. Do you know how many female cultivators in the Cultivation World would kill for such an opportunity?” A thin young man with an emaciated face spoke from beside the young man.
“Fuck off,” Iris cursed coldly.
Young Master Cheng’s smile faltered for a moment before returning, “Playing hard to get? That only makes me want you more.”