Chapter 548: Puppets That Absorb Nine-Colored Thunder!
Over a dozen of the Hall of Souls' Sky Demon Puppets were casually tossed out by Wu Tian, shocking the entire world!
This act was nothing short of a brutal slap to the Hall of Souls' face, yet in a twisted way, it could also be considered the "kindest" gesture from a sworn enemy.
After all, what better way to deal with one's dead foes than by recycling them?
Turning their lifeless bodies into useful puppets that was true efficiency.
Among these puppets, most were Earth Demon Puppets, as forging a Sky Demon Puppet was not easy.
Creating such a puppet required an intact body and a preserved soul, and the Hall of Souls members just so happened to make perfect materials for refining them.
Their flesh was powerful, their spirits were resilient, and best of all they were free.
However, because they were crafted from Hall of Souls members, these puppets had certain flaws.
For instance, the Third Sky Venerate had a strong body, while the Ninth Sky Venerate was considerably weaker.
As a result, when the two were converted into puppets, "Number Nine" only retained an Eight-Star Dou Zun's strength, while "Number Three" despite his robust physique was downgraded to Seven-Star Dou Zun.
However, their combat effectiveness was not determined by cultivation level alone.
These were puppets they felt no pain, no fear, and no exhaustion.
Even though Number Nine's attack power was fixed at Eight-Star Dou Zun, Number Three's defensive capabilities were monstrous, capable of enduring attacks from Half-Saints.
At present, he was Wu Tian's strongest puppet.
Wu Tian casually waved his hand.
"Number Three! Number Nine! Go take a bath in the Dan Thunder."
His calm and indifferent words echoed across the arena, leaving the entire crowd in utter disbelief.
Wait… what?!
Take a bath?!
In the Nine-Colored Dan Thunder?!
Was this a joke?!
The Three Pill Tower Leaders' expressions darkened.
They finally understood why Wu Tian had no interest in treasures or rare herbs.
He was a supreme prodigal.
These puppets…
Each one had the power of a peak Dou Zong or Dou Zun.
Yet Wu Tian was casually tossing them into divine tribulation lightning
As if they were disposable objects!
Even if one ignored the might of the Cai Lin Pavilion, just these puppets alone were enough to crush most of the major forces on the continent.
They could even surpass the former Four Pavilion Alliance in influence!
Just how terrifying had Cai Lin Pavilion become?!
Yet now, Wu Tian was throwing them away like playthings.
This left the entire audience speechless.
However
No one was more mentally shattered than Gu You.
The moment he heard Wu Tian casually refer to the puppets as "Number Three" and "Number Nine", his expression twisted in horror.
This…
This was a terrible omen.
He suddenly had a terrifying realization.
Wu Tian was clearly collecting the Nine Sky Venerates one by one!
At this rate…
What would his title be in the future?
"Number Two"?!
Just thinking about this humiliation made Gu You want to retire from the world altogether.
To be called "Number Two" for all eternity?!
Absolutely not.
He refused to go down like that!
His expression turned even more grave, his heart filling with deep regret.
If he had known things would end up like this… he never would have come.
Yet, as the Hall of Souls' strongest alchemist, he had no choice.
Who else could they have sent?
As Gu You drowned in frustration, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen all sighed in relief.
They didn't know what kind of puppets these were, but if Wu Tian had chosen this moment to reveal them, then they must be extraordinary.
The Nine-Colored Dan Thunder had not even descended yet
Yet Wu Tian had already sent out his puppets to endure it first.
The tribulation clouds rumbled violently, seemingly enraged by this blatant disrespect.
Low thunderous growls filled the sky as thick bolts of lightning snaked through the storm, waiting to strike down their prey.
Then
BOOM!
A blinding flash of Nine-Colored Lightning tore through the heavens, taking the form of a primordial thunder serpent.
The massive serpent ripped through space itself, emitting a deafening roar as it crashed down upon the world below.
Just sensing its immense power made even Dou Zong experts shiver in fear.
Yet to the Sky Demon Puppets, this was nothing more than a task to complete.
They stepped forward fearlessly, their bodies flashing with silver light as they leapt into the thunderous inferno.
And then
They collided headfirst into the devastating lightning.
The entire crowd let out a collective sigh.
What a waste.
These were incredibly valuable puppets, yet Wu Tian was using them like disposable items.
This was a level of extravagance beyond comprehension.
With eight Dou Zong-level puppets and two Dou Zun-level puppets, he could have created a new powerhouse faction
But now, they were about to be obliterated.
"Such a waste…"
"Each of those puppets could have changed the balance of power in the world… and he's just throwing them away?!"
However
Before anyone could finish lamenting their loss
A horrifying realization struck them.
The puppets were not being destroyed.
Instead…
Their bodies were glowing.
A thin metallic film appeared over their skin, and instead of resisting the lightning
They were absorbing it.
The Nine-Colored Dan Thunder wasn't harming them.
It was strengthening them.
The sight left the audience in absolute shock.
"W-What?!"
"These puppets… can absorb lightning?!"
"And not just any lightning Nine-Colored Thunder?!"
"This is beyond monstrous…!"
The puppets' bodies shimmered with a radiant glow, becoming even more refined with each passing second.
Wu Tian smirked.
This was exactly what he had planned.
The Sky Demon Puppets could consume and refine external energy sources, strengthening themselves over time.
And now
The Nine-Colored Dan Thunder was their perfect fuel.
As the last bolts of lightning crackled into their bodies, the puppets stood tall, their newly enhanced frames radiating an overwhelming pressure.
Gu You's smirk faded instantly.
His chest tightened.
He had just laughed at Wu Tian's decision
And now, it was coming back to haunt him.
"These puppets…just became stronger?"
"This isn't fair…!"
Wu Tian glanced at Gu You.
His smirk widened.
"Hmm… you don't look so good, Gu You."
"…Did you just realize you're next?"
Gu You: (╬⊙Д⊙)
"…!!"
(End of Chapter)
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