Chapter 943: Chapter 412: Fourth Rank Upper Grade Rat King; Unexpected Situation

"Boom!"

Like a drop of cold water in boiling oil, the terrifying energy exploded instantly within the Water Lake Rat’s body.

Its body suddenly swelled, gold fur standing on end, blood vessels bulging, seemingly ready to burst at any moment.

The Water Lake Rat frantically channeled its Demonic Power, guiding the energy like a volcanic eruption, launching a fearless assault on the solid boundary wall!

Outer sanctum, Xu Ping and others appeared grave.

They could clearly sense the violent, nearly uncontrollable energy fluctuations from the inner sanctum.

However, fortunately, the Water Lake Rat managed to control it in the end.

Amid the intense fluctuation, the Water Lake Rat’s aura painstakingly climbed, once touching the threshold of the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, its formidable pressure causing Liang Ming and his wife outside to feel a jolt of fear.

"Such strong foundation, just breaking through and already has this much power," Liang Ming couldn’t help but whisper his amazement.

Although he was only a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, he could still discern the strength of the Water Lake Rat’s foundation.

Shan Tianyou also appeared surprised, nodding slightly, "It seems the chance of success is indeed not small."

Xu Ping felt no surprise in his heart.

Heavenly Demon Yin Flower, Earth Vein Blood Essence... so many auxiliary Spiritual Objects, if even this step couldn’t be reached, it would truly be wasted.

Inner sanctum.

The Water Lake Rat felt its Essence Soul Pill about to be torn apart by the rampant energy, its boundary wall on the verge of collapse, yet still lacking that last bit of strength.

A gleam of determination flashed in its eyes, and it suddenly opened that jade box.

Heavenly Demon Yin Flower.

It gulped down the strange flower, capable of greatly stimulating the potential of Demon Beast bloodlines.

Buzz!

A more bizarre, more domineering energy instantly fused into the depths of its bloodline.

The trace of True Dragon Bloodline within it roared into a frenzy, fiery like it was ignited.

The bones crackled fiercely, its form further elongated, even swelling two small lumps atop its head, Dragon Might soaring!

"For Mouse Lord... break!"

The Water Lake Rat released an earth-shaking roar, concentrating the Earth Vein Blood Essence, Heavenly Demon Yin Flower, and all its Demonic Power, charging like an angry dragon toward the final boundary wall.

Crack!

Like the sound when heaven and earth first opened, rang out from the Water Lake Rat.

The solid barrier obstructing it for countless years shattered on cue.

Immeasurable power surged through its body, transformed its demon infant, its Divine Sense soared, its bloodline purified.

A terrorizing pressure, far more potent than before, like a storm surged from the inner sanctum, sweeping across the entire Rising Tides Cave.

Among the resplendent Dragon Might, mingled a clear and piercing, mouse-dragon-like chant.

"Finally, it didn’t let me down!"

Outer sanctum, Xu Ping finally exhaled a breath of relief, his lips couldn’t help but curl upward, revealing a satisfied smile.

If the breakthrough had failed, so many precious resources wasted, the loss would have been too great.

Moreover, if the Water Lake Rat were to attempt breaking through the Fourth Rank Upper Grade again in the future, it would be considerably more challenging.

"Success!"

Beside him, Duan Shuang’s beautiful eyes sparkled, the faces of Liang Ming and his wife filled with shock and envy.

And Shan Tianyou felt a myriad of emotions as he sensed the gradually stabilizing, yet increasingly unfathomable Dragon Might from the inner sanctum.

Xu Ping’s Spirit Pet, the Rat Demon, indeed crossed an impossible barrier, achieving the Fourth Rank Upper Grade.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xu, your Spirit Pet has attained the Dao itself, in the future you will have wings added to your tiger-like prowess, Dao is within reach!"

Shan Tianyou repressed the complex emotions stirring within, a sincere smile appearing on his face, bowing in congratulations to Xu Ping. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

No matter what, the stronger Xu Ping becomes, the more important it is to maintain good relations.

"Senior Shan overpraises me."

At those words, Xu Ping offered a humble smile and a return gesture, "This success owes largely to the Senior’s provision of such a treasured location, without which this ease wouldn’t have been possible, this Xu Mou will remember deeply."

Shan Tianyou laughed heartily, waving away, "Just a humble abode, not worth mentioning, to assist a Fellow Daoist is the honor of both Shan Mou and the Mystic Water Sect."

The atmosphere within the cave, buoyed by the Water Lake Rat’s successful breakthrough, became enthusiastic.

However, everyone knew the balance, refraining from interrupting.

After the breakthrough, consolidating the realm is paramount.

...

Time passed swiftly, two months fleetingly went by.

The news of Xu Ping’s Spirit Pet successfully breaking the Fourth Rank Upper Grade spread rapidly, as if given wings, shaking the upper circles of the Cultivation Realm beyond the seas!

Xu Ping’s own strength has always been unfathomable, recognized as second only to Ancestor Yunnan, and now he commands a Demon Beast comparable to a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator?

What kind of terrifying combination of strength is this?

It utterly surpassed everyone’s imagination!

The name of Xu Ping was once again pushed to the forefront, his fame and threat reaching unprecedented heights.

Buzz!

On this day, the gate of the Rising Tides inner sanctum, closed for months, opened slowly with a deep buzzing sound.

A figure stepped out.

This individual wore a robe of dark gold, tall and lean, his features bore five to six parts resemblance to Xu Ping.

Yet, his brows lacked Xu Ping’s stern depth, replaced by a more rounded and shrewd demeanor, seemingly always wearing a faint flattering smile, appearing about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

He was naturally the Water Lake Rat, completely transformed!

After transformation, the Water Lake Rat’s overwhelming Dragon Might and Demonic Power were completely internalized.

Yet the occasional glitter in his eyes and the aura inadvertently revealed while walking unmistakably indicated the terrifying power contained within.

He swiftly approached Xu Ping, respectfully bowing, his tone still familiar and fawning: