Invincible Snake Emperor-Chapter 145 - 143: Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire

"Hmph..."

The Snake Spirit seemed to see through Tu Xiao'an's thoughts. It tapped the ground lightly with its tail, and suddenly, the earth began to shake violently. With a deafening BOOM, the ground was ripped apart, creating a dozen shocking fissures that stretched for an unknown number of meters.

Tu Xiao'an's expression darkened. 'Even after being buried in a Thunder Sea, the Snake Spirit still has this much power.'

'Looks like it really does have strength left. What a fucking monster.'

'But if it's still so strong, why did it back down and say it didn't want to fight anymore?'

"Little Earth Snake, let's make a deal," the Snake Spirit said, looking at the Gold and Silver Snake with unusual seriousness.

Tu Xiao'an frowned. "What are you trying to say?"

'Is this bastard trying to pull a fast one on me?'

A creature like this was smarter than any human, and Tu Xiao'an could tell this Ba Snake had lived for an incredibly long time.

He was no match for it in that regard.

"If you agree to do one thing for this Immortal, then this Immortal can let everything that has happened between us slide."

Hearing this, Tu Xiao'an's expression grew strange. Just moments ago, his Thunder had nearly paralyzed this snake, and now it wanted to make a deal and ask him for a favor? 'What is it thinking?'

"If this Immortal is not mistaken, your Power of Thunder and Lightning is nearly depleted, and that is the extent of your abilities. The gap between our Realms is too great; it's impossible for you to defeat me," the Snake Spirit said domineeringly. "If this Immortal were to fight you to the death, you wouldn't be able to handle it. As long as you agree to do one thing for me, this Immortal will turn around, leave the territory of your Bai Town, and never encroach upon it again."

Tu Xiao'an listened, pondering for a moment before speaking calmly, "What do you want my help with? Be specific."

A hint of delight touched the Snake Spirit's features. "I will naturally tell you what it is when the time comes. This Immortal will find you when the moment is right."

"Get lost. Either you explain everything clearly, or we fight again."

Tu Xiao'an wasn't an idiot. Agree to help without knowing the details? 'Yeah, right.' If the fight continued, he had nothing to fear.

If his Level was also 27, this Ancient Snake Species would be nothing. He would have crushed it long ago.

The Snake Spirit's eyes went wide with rage. It took a deep breath, as if suppressing its violent temper, and said in a hoarse voice, "It won't hurt to tell you. This Immortal's Talent is extraordinary. Sooner or later, I will break through to Rank Three. Rank Three creatures are sentient beings, transcending ordinary life, above and beyond the mundane world."

"However, the Heaven and Earth Law does not permit creatures to casually break through to Rank Three. When the time comes, one must endure the calamitous baptism of Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire. This is called Crossing the Tribulation. If I can withstand it, I will become a Rank Three Creature. If I cannot, I will be reduced to ash."

The Snake Spirit continued, "This Immortal possesses a Water Attribute Ability, so I do not fear the Celestial Fire. It's the Celestial Thunder alone that I have no confidence in facing. You control Thunder, so I hope you will help me withstand a few bolts of Celestial Thunder."

After hearing this, Tu Xiao'an was astonished. So that was the Snake Spirit's brilliant idea.

'You can team up for a Celestial Tribulation?'

The concept of Crossing the Tribulation was easy enough to understand. Whether it was an Immortal who had achieved Great Success in Cultivation, a heaven-defying Demon Fiend appearing in the world, or even a great injustice among mortals, the rumbling clouds and earth-shattering lightning always represented the impartial Celestial Dao, judging good and evil.

It was the balancing mechanism of the Heaven and Earth Law.

Whether it was a human or a Demon Cultivating, once they reached a certain stage, they had to endure the baptism of a Celestial Tribulation.

There's a saying that after the founding of the nation, animals are forbidden from becoming Demons.

Rank Two Creatures are Spirit Monsters, and Rank Three are Demons. But as the times have progressed, the terminology has evolved to be more modern. Now, they are called Rank Three Creatures.

Beings that transcend ordinary creatures.

So far, Tu Xiao'an had never encountered a Rank Three Creature, nor did he know how powerful they were. But anything that could survive the calamity of Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire had to be a terrifying existence.

He guessed they wouldn't be too different from the Demons of mythology.

The Snake Spirit had chosen to make a deal with Tu Xiao'an precisely because it coveted his ability to control Thunder.

But Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire were terrifying beyond imagination. One would be lucky to escape them, so who would be stupid enough to get closer and court death?

Tu Xiao'an immediately shot the Snake Spirit a disdainful look, a fake smile plastered on his face that clearly said, 'You think I'm an idiot?'

The Snake Spirit also understood that probably no fool in the world would be willing to do such a thing. It quickly explained, "Don't be so quick to refuse. There are benefits in this for you, too."

"Benefits?" Tu Xiao'an gave the Snake Spirit a strange look, waiting to hear it continue its bluff.

The Snake Spirit said, "You have the Power of Thunder and Lightning. If you help withstand the Celestial Thunder, you might even be able to absorb its glorious Celestial Might, making your own Power of Thunder and Lightning even stronger and multiplying its destructive force."

Hmm?

Tu Xiao'an's Snake Gaze brightened. 'That doesn't sound like a complete bluff.' His Power of Thunder and Lightning could evolve, and the way to do that was, naturally, by absorbing even stronger lightning energy.

The Celestial Thunder sent down by the Heaven and Earth Law was on a completely different level from his own Thunder. They weren't even in the same league.

If he could release Thunder that carried with it the vast Celestial Might, he would be far more powerful than he was now. The increase in power would be unpredictable.

This was enough to tempt Tu Xiao'an. After all, the stronger the Thunder he could release, the stronger he would be.

The reason this Snake Spirit was still alive and kicking wasn't because it was so durable, but because, fundamentally, Tu Xiao'an's Power of Thunder and Lightning was too weak.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have invited him to help it face the Celestial Thunder.

Besides, Tu Xiao'an also wanted to see what a so-called Celestial Tribulation looked like. So far, he'd only ever read about them in cultivation novels.

And another thing—sooner or later, he would have to face a Celestial Tribulation himself.

Knowing his enemy would give him a better chance of success.

Seeing the Gold and Silver Snake fall silent, the Snake Spirit feared he would refuse and quickly tried to persuade him further. "This Immortal's Rank Three Celestial Tribulation is still at least a few years away. By then, you will certainly be stronger than you are now. If this Immortal successfully Crosses the Tribulation, then when you need help with yours, this Immortal can help you too. So with this deal, you absolutely won't be getting the short end of the stick."

'A few years?'

Tu Xiao'an blinked. 'At this rate, I'll probably have to Cross my own Tribulation before this Snake Spirit does.'

It had only been a few months since Tu Xiao'an became a House Snake, and he was already Level 17. Level 30 was the threshold for Rank Three.

"When I Cross my Tribulation, you'll help me too?" Tu Xiao'an asked, holding back a laugh as he looked at the Snake Spirit.

The Snake Spirit immediately replied, "This Immortal's word is my bond. When the time comes, I will help you fight the Celestial Fire. However, a Celestial Tribulation isn't something that any old Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals are qualified to experience."

This was said with immense arrogance. Although the Celestial Tribulation was terrifying and could kill formlessly, most people would never even be qualified to face one. You had to reach that stage of Cultivation first.

How many trillions of creatures were there in the world? How many could enjoy such VIP treatment?

"Alright, it's a deal."

Tu Xiao'an's agreement was sudden and firm. He laughed inwardly. 'I'm afraid you'll be the one helping me with my Celestial Fire first.'

Of course, he didn't say that out loud.

The Snake Spirit was stunned for a moment. Tu Xiao'an's sudden agreement actually made it feel a little strange.

He had agreed, but his gaze on the Snake Spirit was stern. "You must remember, the prerequisite for our deal is that you are no longer to bother Shu Yao and her boyfriend, Chen Xiang. You are never to appear before them again. If you break this promise, then forget the deal—it will be a fight to the death between us."

Even now, Tu Xiao'an hadn't forgotten his system mission. The source of Shu Yao's trouble was the Snake Spirit. If it disappeared, so would her trouble.

"Keh heh heh, no problem." Although the Snake Spirit was a bit reluctant to give up on the beauty Shu Yao, its own Tribulation was at stake. It had no choice but to agree, however painful it was. The Celestial Tribulation to break through to Rank Three was the first great hurdle for all Cultivated Creatures.

Only by passing the thunder and fire tribulations could it shed its mortal form, transcend the mundane, and become a Rank Three Creature that stood above all ordinary beings.

Most importantly, by becoming a Rank Three Creature, it would gain the ability of Transformation. This was something all Spirit Monsters dreamed of. Once that happened, it could sneak into the cities. What kind of beauties couldn't it find then?