Fairy, don't let your golden finger chase after me!

Chapter 77: Shh... Mute the world chat and listen to the sound of the pro's gameplay!

As the first bolt of lightning struck, Dong Mo, caught off guard, felt his bones and flesh go numb and his internal organs were in excruciating pain.

Just when Dong Mo thought he was about to be struck by lightning and burned to a crisp, a pop-up window with the Devouring Heaven True Blood dialogue suddenly appeared in front of him.

[Devouring Heaven True Blood: Mom! Mommy...]

[The Devouring Heaven True Blood says, "Mom, the Tribulation Lightning is so delicious! It has a tingling, slightly numb taste!"]

Dong Mo was taken aback. He looked down at his hands, then touched his face.

Huh? That's strange! It doesn't hurt anymore?

The sensation of being struck by lightning came and went quickly. Before the power of the tribulation lightning could rage within his body, it was swallowed whole by the Devouring Heaven True Blood.

The Devouring Heaven True Blood refined the power of the tribulation lightning, transforming it into strands of warm energy that nourished Dong Mo's limbs and bones.

Those energies circulated within his body, constantly tempering Dong Mo's meridians, bones, and flesh.

Dong Mo felt warm all over, so comfortable that he almost groaned out loud.

He was then pleasantly surprised to find that his vision had actually improved.

The distant mountains, trees, birds, and even the dust floating in the surrounding air became incredibly clear.

Within those double pupils, lightning crackled.

My double pupils have evolved.

Dong Mo was overjoyed and telepathically transmitted his voice to the Devouring Heaven True Blood, "Good baby! Eat more if it's delicious! Eat big chunks! Hurry up and stuff them into your dead mouth!"

As if it had heard his words, the Devouring Heaven True Blood trembled joyfully and emitted a satisfied hum.

[Devouring Heaven's True Blood: Mom's the best!]

"boom!"

Just as Dong Mo was feeling smug, the second bolt of lightning struck.

This bolt of lightning was thicker than the first one, with a more intense surface light and a more terrifying power.

But Dong Mo was already prepared. He suddenly took a deep breath, and lightning flashed in his double pupils, allowing him to see the trajectory of the heavenly lightning clearly.

Then Dong Mo seized the opportunity and dodged to the side!

A bolt of lightning grazed the hem of his clothes and struck the deck, blasting a large, charred crater into the oak deck.

Looking at Dong Mo, he was completely unharmed.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Immediately afterwards, the third, fourth, and fifth bolts of heavenly lightning struck down almost simultaneously!

Three golden bolts of lightning poured down from the tribulation clouds, weaving together into an impenetrable net of lightning that sealed off all of Dong Mo's escape routes.

Dong Mo couldn't dodge in time and was about to be struck by lightning!

The pendant hanging on Dong Mo's chest suddenly lit up. The tortoise-shell-shaped pendant expanded in the wind, transforming into a huge shield in the blink of an eye, completely enveloping Dong Mo!

"boom!!!"

Three bolts of lightning struck the shield simultaneously, scattering lightning and sending arcs of electricity flying everywhere.

But the shield remained completely still, without even a crack appearing.

Dong Mo hid behind the shield, listening to the thunder rumbling outside, a smile playing on his lips.

[Kunpeng Treasure Technique: My lord, rest assured, as long as I am here, the lightning tribulation will not be able to harm you!]

On the shield, the phantom of the Kunpeng flashed by, emitting a series of low cries.

Just as Dong Mo was about to express his gratitude, he suddenly caught a glimpse of another line of text on the system panel.

Seeing that the Tranquil Mind Sword Technique and the Kunpeng Treasure Technique and Devouring Heaven True Blood could help you resist the heavenly lightning, while I could only watch helplessly, I felt a mix of emotions. I realized that I was indeed too useless, a burden to you and Xiao Bai...

Looking at the pop-up window in front of him, Dong Mo was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his lips.

See? The walkthrough storyline is here!

Shh... turn the world to silent mode and listen carefully to the sound of the expert in the wood field operating in the corner!

Thinking of this, Dong Mo silently spoke to himself.

"Hey, don't say that... Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. You have your role, and they have theirs! You are all unique to me."

"There will be a time when you'll show your true power! This is a sword technique that Xiao Bai and I both have high hopes for! You need to have enough confidence in yourself! You're beautiful enough as you are!"

[Your explanation of the Tranquil Sword Technique was very helpful; your favorability rating has increased significantly!]

[Tranquil Sword Technique: Hmph! You, don't think you can fool me with just a few nice words. I, I'm not happy at all because of your praise...]

Current progress: 56%

Current Affection Level: Infatuated

See that?! That's the skill of our local wood expert!

Newbie here, go learn! Learning has no end!

.........

With the protection of the Devouring Heaven True Blood and the Kunpeng Armor, Dong Mo's tribulation was passed with exceptional ease.

The sixth bolt of heavenly lightning struck! Devouring Heaven True Blood absorbed it.

The seventh challenge! The Kunpeng Armor withstood it head-on.

The eighth one! The double pupils saw through the trajectory and easily dodged.

As the ninth bolt of heavenly lightning was about to strike, Dong Mo immediately took a deep breath and adjusted his spiritual energy. The highest-grade Nine-Turn Heavenly Lightning of the Golden Core stage consists of nine bolts.

As long as he can overcome this final hurdle, he will be able to achieve the flawless Nine-Turn Golden Elixir and officially enter the Golden Elixir realm.

In the distance, Dong Yan's face grew increasingly grim. His hands clenched so tightly within the sleeves of his Taoist robe that they cracked, his knuckles turning white from the force.

No.

We can't let this kid continue like this.

If Dong Mo really survives the tribulation, then I will have truly lost both my wife and my army.

Not only will the physical body I chose be gone, not only will the Sumeru Throne be given away—

He even had to watch helplessly as Dong Mo became Yin Lingsu's disciple, thus completely slipping out of his control.

How could he possibly accept such an ending?

Dong Yan's gaze fell on Dong Zhan, who was not far away.

Dong Zhan was lying on the ground, his severed arm wound had been simply bandaged, his face was as pale as paper, but he was still conscious.

Dong Yan remembered that Dong Zhan seemed to have come into contact with the Law of Thunder, right?

Why not have him tamper with the ninth heavenly lightning bolt and cripple Dong Mo?

Dong Yan's lips curled up slightly as he quietly transmitted his voice to Dong Zhan.

"Dong Zhan."

Dong Zhan's body stiffened slightly, and he raised his head to look at Dong Yan: "Ancestor, Ancestor..."

"I signed a contract; I can't touch Dong Mo." Dong Yan's voice echoed in Dong Zhan's mind, carrying an undeniable authority. "But you didn't sign one. To prevent losses for the family, you know what to do, right?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhan's pupils suddenly narrowed. He subconsciously looked at Yin Lingsu in the distance. At this moment, Yin Lingsu was standing with her arms crossed, smiling as she watched Dong Mo undergo his tribulation. Her golden eyes were full of satisfaction and relief.

"Ancestor..." Dong Zhan swallowed hard, his voice trembling as he transmitted his thoughts, "Is this really a good idea? What if that Sword Demon senior blames us..."

"What are you afraid of?" Dong Yan sneered. "If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility. Do you want the family's Sumeru Throne to be given away for nothing?"

Dong Zhan fell silent. His gaze darted back and forth between Yin Lingsu and Dong Mo, his mind in turmoil.

Finally, he gritted his teeth.

"I understand, Ancestor."

Dong Zhan struggled to sit up from the ground and secretly made a hand seal with his only remaining right arm.

Then, the remaining lightning laws within his body quietly surged, transforming into a wisp of silver thread invisible to the naked eye, which silently seeped into the tribulation cloud above Dong Mo's head.