Primordial Dragon Transformation! (Part 2/2)

In fact, during the whole time Tie Zhu was undergoing the transformation Wang Yazhu's attention was fixed intently on Tie Zhu, waiting for the perfect moment to make his move. He was anticipating the moment he would finally be able to gain his freedom, however Tie Zhu's persisted to maintain his willpower! 'It seems that I have underestimated him a little' he thought to himself, while still remaining somewhat reassured.

That was because this was only the first stage of transformation! One where those without the Pure Yang body could achieve if they had the willpower survive the pain. Although he was not entirely sure what the next stage of transformation would entail he was confident that he could finally make his move. Focusing his entire attention back on Tie Zhu he actually did not notice another pair of shocked eyes that had also been observing the transformation from a distance of almost 500 m!

It had roughly been five minutes since Tie Zhu completed his physical transformation, however he was still heavily wheezing while laying down on the ground. Seeing that there were no more changes he slowly sat up before looking down at himself. He immediately noticed skin had transformed into shimmering, jet-black scales that seemed to absorb all the light around him creating an oppressive aura. Meanwhile, his nails had elongated into sharp claws that shimmered with a radiant golden light. The stark contrast between the dark and golden tones made Tie Zhu's claws appear even more striking, as if they were infused with an otherworldly power. Tie Zhu couldn't help but run his hands over his arms, feeling the texture of the scales as they slid under his touch.

'So this is the primordial dragon transformation..' Tie Zhu thought as he picked up a fist sized rock next to him.

"Poof" was the sound it had made as soon as Tie Zhu clenched his fists, crushing the rock in his palm into a fine powder with barely any effort at all. "So powerful!" he said to himself in shock as he barely felt any resistance against his palms.

However, just as Tie Zhu believed his transformation had reached its final stage, the atmosphere around him underwent a dramatic shift. The formerly serene and clear blue sky was now blanketed by dark thunderclouds, the rumbling of thunder echoing ominously. The winds began to escalate, becoming a tempestuous gale that swirled around the island, picking up leaves and debris in its wake. The once tranquil air was now suffused with fear and urgency as tourists and inhabitants alike frantically sought refuge from the storm's wrath. In a frenzy, they raced towards the port, jostling and pushing each other in their haste to board any available ferry, taxi, or car. Some even took to their feet, sprinting blindly in hopes of reaching safety before the storm descended.

"D...Don't tell me it isn't over yet!" Tie Zhu screamed almost wishing he had already died. The storm coverage continued to escalate for another 20 minutes, growing into a massive menacing cloud with a diameter of over 25 km. It was so vast that it engulfed not only the island he was on but extended far into the city, with him at its very center! Even if he had wanted to escape there was no possibility.

The thunderclouds had grown so dense and dark that they blotted out all traces of sunlight, plunging the surroundings into an eerie twilight. The wind howled with such ferocity that it seemed to have a mind of its own, ripping through the landscape with a force that was nothing short of devastating. Small trees were no match for the gale-force winds, being lifted from their roots and thrown about like mere twigs. The air was thick with debris, and it was nearly impossible to see more than a few meters ahead through the murky, darkness.

However, in the blink of an eye, everything changed. The chaos and roar of the storm suddenly came to an abrupt halt, leaving behind an eerie silence that was almost deafening. The wind, which had been so ferocious just moments before, had completely died down, leaving the air still and heavy. The absence of sound was unsettling, as if the world was holding its breath in anticipation. Just as Tie Zhu was about to question what was happening, he felt a sudden change in the air, a shift in the energy that surrounded him. And, without warning, the storm exploded back to life with a renewed ferocity that was even greater than before.

"CRAAAAASH!" A deafening, ear-splitting roar echoed through the air as a massive bolt of lightning, as thick as an elephant, descended from the storm clouds and slammed into Tie Zhu. This was not just any ordinary lightning, but a pure stream of highly concentrated spiritual energy. The impact was devastating, sending shockwaves through the ground and creating a brilliant display of light and energy.

As the bolt of lightning pierced Tie Zhu's being, he felt the full force of the spiritual energy invading his body. Despite having some limited experience with spiritual essence, nothing could have prepared him for the scale of this invasion. The spiritual essence flooded through every part of his body, filling up his Acupoints and meridians to the brink of bursting. They expanded rapidly, growing more than 15 times their original size before feeling as if they had reached their limit. Tie Zhu could feel the pressure building inside him, as if his body was about to explode into a million tiny pieces at any moment. The sensation was so intense, so overwhelming, that he was barely able to maintain focus. He knew that if he lost control for even a millisecond, his body would be destroyed beyond repair. He was in a state of utter distress, trying desperately to hold onto the last shreds of his consciousness as the spiritual energy coursed through his veins.

He needed to find an outlet for all the Spiritual essence, except he did not know where to look! His mind raced with thoughts as he contemplated on what he could do! "What if I try using this spiritual essence to break past the barriers between my Acupoints and Dantian!" He quickly hypothesized, before using his entire efforts to try guide the excess Qi to smash the barriers like he had previously done.

Just as he had started to prepare directing the Qi against the barriers Tie Zhu suddenly felt a mind numbing pain coming from inside his brain as if someone had stuck a knife in his head!

"AHHHHHHHH" Tie Zhu roared, clutching his head tightly in between his claw like grip as he felt his mind darting on the thin line between consciousness and unconsciousness.

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Seeing that Tie Zhu's consciousness was wavering, Wang Yazhu immediately took the opportunity to finally make his move! He knew he had to act quick, because if Tie Zhu did lose consciousness even briefly, his body would definitely explode. His already toughened body had visibly swelled to more than twice its normal size, pulsating constantly as it threatened to burst. Observing that Tie Zhu was slowly swaying side to side as if in a daze he immediately projected his soul trying to force his way outside of Tie Zhu's Dantian and into his mind.

Just as Wang Yazhu was about to project his soul into Tie Zhu's mind he noticed something incomprehensible happening. 'What!! He is forming a beast core! Even I have never heard of anyone with both a Beast Core and a Dantian before!' He thought to himself in shock. What he witnessed was a tiny colorful bead slowly crystallizing, flickering intensely while giving off a domineering aura. Once he saw this happening he knew immediately that in his current state he would have no chance of taking control over Tie Zhu's body as the Beast Core would automatically defend against his assault. If it were an ordinary beast core it would not have been a problem, however this was the core of a Primordial Dragon, the strongest race he knew of!