The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 160

Luo Qingci felt a mix of excitement and worry.

Previously, whenever Ruan Li underwent a tribulation, Luo Qingci was always by her side, except for the one when Ruan Li was in the Nascent Soul stage.

Luo Qingci knew very well that every tribulation was a significant challenge for Ruan Li. In the past, her meridians were blocked, and someone had to suppress the spiritual power for her during the tribulation to prevent life-threatening danger. Now that Ruan Li's innate deficiencies had been restored, there shouldn't be any issues, but the tribulation for the Divine Transformation stage was extraordinary, and given Ruan Li's current state, Luo Qingci was still deeply worried.

Ruan Li, however, was calm and even somewhat eager. She was well aware of the gap between herself and Mo Yan, and each advancement brought her closer to her goals. As long as she could endure this tribulation, she would be able to protect Luo Qingci even more.

To her, this tribulation was not a trial but a stepping stone, and she faced it without fear.

"Master, step back a bit so you don't get affected. Don't worry, I can handle it." After saying this, Ruan Li leaped to a wide open area and looked up at the gathering thunderclouds above her head.

In the Divine Transformation stage, there were six levels of thunder tribulations.

No one in the仙门 (Xianmen, Immortal Sect) had reached the Divine Transformation stage at Ruan Li's age. Even Luo Qingci herself was far from it.

Previously, Luo Qingci thought this was a halo unique to women. Now, as she was deeply involved and in love with Ruan Li, she realized the immense pressure that came with this halo was unimaginable.

The thunder tribulation had already formed, crackling ominously in the sky. It surged through the clouds, and finally, a golden lightning bolt as thick as a forearm cracked through the sky like a dragon, striking Ruan Li directly.

Ruan Li's spiritual power was already operating at its peak. This strike made her shiver, and she groaned, almost stumbling.

Seeing Ruan Li's pale face, Luo Qingci's heart twisted painfully. She couldn't help but step forward but forced herself to hold back.

This was Ruan Li's tribulation; it would be a good thing if she could endure it. Ruan Li's strength was considerable; she would be fine.

Luo Qingci's hands hung by her sides, unconsciously clenched into fists. Though she thought this, her expression showed no sign of relaxation.

The second tribulation began. This time, it roiled and tumbled within the clouds, its lightning and thunder imposing and relentless.

Luo Qingci felt that this tribulation seemed even fiercer than the ones she had faced.

"It's not an illusion; it's indeed beyond expectations," the system's voice sounded heavy.

Luo Qingci's expression changed, "Why is it like this? Can Ah Li endure it?"

Before the system could answer, the second bolt of lightning struck.

This time, Ruan Li couldn't steady herself. Her left knee crashed heavily to the ground, veins bulging on her neck, bloodshot eyes, and cold sweat dripping from her forehead.

"Ruan Li is a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon; her cultivation is naturally extraordinary. The tribulation she faces is like the rarest treasures, requiring her to endure rigorous tests. Most importantly, she is exceptionally unique. Her dragon breath mixed with demonic energy, and the tribulation's cleansing power is even more intense due to her demonic energy," the system explained.