Blue Star, Star Domain

"Boom!"

Cao Ying also began to face her tribulation. The first thunderbolt descended, and Cao Ying did not resist but allowed the thunder to wash away her impurities.

"Boom"

The second lightning tribulation struck, and Cao Ying was injured, but she was still thinking.

With nine lightning tribulations, most people at the Transmigration Stage can easily pass the first three. The fourth strikes with double the power, and the most dangerous is the ninth, which not only has immense strength but can also cause severe illusions.

This can also be called a Heart Demon. In the struggle between physical and mental harm, not many can endure it, so the success rate at the Transmigration Stage has always been low. Even in a world like Canglan Star, with a history of millions of years, it has stayed around thirty to forty percent.

The third lightning tribulation fell one hour after the second. This time, Cao Ying’s body was charred, and her flesh was damaged. Cao Ying dared not be careless anymore and quickly took a healing pill, which healed her wounds rapidly.

Cao Ying calmed herself and saw Lin Jiang, but it was not the real Lin Jiang; it was a replica made by Lin Jiang. When they left Blue Star, the replica would come out to work.

Even though Cao Ying knew it was fake, it still gave her a sense of peace; without a word, just a glance was enough to make her feel safe, just like in the days of Yunzhong City.

At that moment, ordinary people on Blue Star were unaware of what was happening because the area was sealed off for miles, including the internet, and no news would reach them.

"Boom"

The fourth lightning strike came down, twice as powerful. Cao Ying could not help but use her lightning magic to counter the strike, reducing some of its strength. However, she was still knocked to the ground, and the medicine in her mouth quickly lost its potency, rapidly healing her body.

"If the fourth lightning strike is like this, how strong will the ninth one be?"

Cao Ying felt uncertain; the power of this lightning was terrifying. If the fourth was like this, what would happen with the ninth? Could she withstand it?

Cao Ying instinctively glanced at her storage bag, which was filled with piles of top-quality healing potions. Lin Jiang had almost given everything for her trial, and they had nearly harvested all the precious herbs that had been grown for a thousand years in both Huaxia and Blue Star.

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Lingjing Star

The Demon Queen also began her trial; she had already endured two lightning strikes and was still holding on.

"Fanghua…"

A voice called out, and the Demon Queen looked towards it. Feng Jiu was standing in the distance, watching her with eyes filled with despair and sorrow.

This Feng Jiu is not real; it is an illusion created by Xia Qingshan. Lin Jiang was prepared in advance. All the powerful weapons on Lingjing Star were turned off and locked, and some factories exploded. Using light weapons against the Transmigration Stage is like tickling them.

Most of Xia Qingshan’s power has passed to Lingqing Star, so he can only resort to these lowly tricks. However, if those tricks are used well, they can still be very powerful.

"Feng Jiu…"

The Demon Queen saw Feng Jiu, and even though she knew it was fake, she still cried bitterly.

The Demon Queen has had a hard life for many years. Since the spiritual energy recovery began, she has hardly had a moment to rest. First, she fought against the humans, then lost Old Phoenix’s rebirth and her brother Lin Wanli. Many of the Demon Kings who survived the cultivation era also died in battle.

The entire demon race is managed by the Demon Queen. She knows very well how many things there are to handle to manage the whole demon race. Sometimes, she feels so tired, both physically and mentally, that she has the urge to give up and not care anymore.

But she cannot truly give up. She is the queen of the demon race, and her life is destined to be sacrificed for their sake. She must lead the demon race towards greatness.

"Fanghua, why are you being a servant of the humans? Have you forgotten the hatred we have for them? Your grandfather also died at their hands. We, the demon race…"

Xia Qingshan knows everything about the demon race and humans, and his words pierced Lin Fanghua’s heart, one by one.

"I don’t have it, Feng Jiu…"

Lin Fanghua was still explaining, but Xia Qingshan’s attack was very effective, piercing straight into Lin Fanghua’s heart, especially the death of old Rufu, which was a thorn in her side.

Her partnership with Lin Jiang was purely based on mutual benefit, without any feelings involved. Although she thought Lin Jiang was a trustworthy person, being mentioned by someone made Lin Fanghua anxious.

"Boom!"

While explaining, Lin Fanghua was struck by another bolt of lightning, this time nearly knocking her out of her true form.

"Xia Qingshan!"

However, Lin Fanghua realized something from this lightning strike and shouted angrily at Xia Qingshan.

"Lin Fanghua, give up your partnership with Lin Jiang. Work with me, and I promise that on every planet in the future, the demon race will be in charge. The demon race can occupy all continents of any world, while the so-called human race is merely a slave to you demon race.

Isn’t this the glory of the ancient demon race? You may not know it, but in the ancient times of Blue Star, the demon race was incredibly proud and powerful, and the human race was nothing more than food for the demon race. What genius…"

Xia Qingshan was still using his illusions, or more precisely, his mind games. The people at the Transmigration Stage had strong wills, so simple illusions would not work on them, which is why he spoke the truth.

He even showed Lin Fanghua a scene from the ancient demon race, where humanity was so humble that they were like dust, only worthy of crawling at the feet of the demon race. The demon race could easily harvest humanity, and when they needed blood or food, with a cold command, humans had to offer their kin for the demon race to eat. For high-ranking Demon Kings, even to look at them was a crime, leading to cruel punishment.

At that time, the demon race was proud and noble, the greatest beings of Blue Star, and the first things that every generation of Demon Emperors restored. Xia Qingshan believed that this scene was very tempting for an ambitious Demon Queen.

"Demon Queen, Qingxin Sutra"

Just when Xia Qingshan was still trying to deceive, Lin Jiang appeared, still as a substitute. Lin Jiang had created several substitutes in the past, and with just one sentence from Lin Jiang, the Demon Queen suddenly realized.

Qingxin Sutra is a secret technique from the Buddhist school. After they deciphered and improved it, it became suitable for cultivators to practice. This secret technique is stronger than the cultivators’ Cleansing Heart Technique.

Lin Fanghua nodded, not only reciting the Qingxin Sutra but also taking related pills, making her mind clear and her thoughts sharp, giving Xia Qingshan a look of disdain.

"Damn it"

Xia Qingshan was furious; he dared not lay a hand on Lin Fanghua but shattered Lin Jiang’s substitute with one strike.

At the same time, Xia Qingshan appeared on Jiang Star. He was not in charge of Jiang Star; he was just coming and going normally, but he started to manipulate Li Qing.

"Li Qing, do not be fooled by Lin Jiang. This person has a very cruel heart. Think about it, what good will having Jiang Star do for you? Jiang Star’s population is only two or three billion, which is even less than your Ying Continent. Furthermore, Jiang Star’s industrial ability is strictly limited; the so-called heavy industry is just supporting facilities and cannot develop independently.

If you take Jiang Star, in the end, you will also be exploited by Lin Jiang, just making clothes for him. The real core technology is on Blue Star, and you won’t even be able to build a warship.

Think about it, why did Lin Jiang arrange for you to face this challenge here instead of on Blue Star? It’s because he has no sincerity; he just wants you to be a scapegoat. I am a celestial being, and I am not so easily defeated…"

Xia Qingshan kept manipulating, and he did not care that the flying machines around him were recording all his words and sending them to Lin Jiang. Some people, hearing Xia Qingshan’s words, became very anxious.

"Elder, we cannot let him speak any longer."

"Elder, take action!"

Many suggested that Lin Jiang take action against Xia Qingshan. They all believed that Lin Jiang had a way to deal with Xia Qingshan; otherwise, he would not choose to turn against him.

"Quiet! You must trust Li Qing; she is a leader and has her own thoughts and decisions…"

Lin Jiang simply waved his hand calmly. He could stop Xia Qingshan at that moment, but he chose not to.

Because this was also a test for Li Qing from Lin Jiang. Years ago, Li Qing went against Lin Jiang, which caused a rift in their relationship. Later, for various reasons, the rift grew even larger, and they nearly stopped speaking to each other completely. If it weren’t for the attack from the Buddha sect, Lin Jiang wouldn’t have joined forces with Li Qing.

After that, Lin Jiang and Li Qing fought side by side many times, and their relationship softened a lot. However, truly mending things was still very hard, so now Lin Jiang was testing Li Qing again to see what choice she would make.