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Chapter 79: Crimson Dragon Transformation & Chrono Crocodile Transformation
As he transformed, his body shimmered with a flowing, iridescent light. Although it appeared grotesque, it also exuded a unique, extraordinary charm.
What Demonic God Transformation is this? Tang San wondered, unable to recognize it. Among the demons described to him by Wang Yanfeng, none matched this creature. It resembled a crocodile, but since when did crocodiles shimmer with such radiance?
Meanwhile, Gu Li's opponent, Zhang Zebin, transformed too. His body stretched taller, and a powerful aura burst forth. Diamond-shaped scales emerged on his skin, and sharp horns grew on his head. In a short time, his elongated frame became robust, transforming the youngster into a muscular man over two meters tall, with horns and a body covered in scales, exuding a mighty aura.
Gu Li was around the fourth order, while Zhang Zebin's aura suggested a fifth-order cultivation.
Actual combat between the fourth and fifth order? What are the teachers thinking?
As Tang San pondered, the battle between the two had already begun.
Zhang Zebin roared and leaped forward. Mid-air, his figure seemed to expand even more. His pitch-black scales suddenly turned a crimson red; opening his mouth wide, he spewed a stream of red flames toward his opponent.
Gu Li's own scales glowed even brighter in an instant. He propelled himself off the ground and charged directly into the flames.
In the next moment, Gu Li's light flickered abruptly, and the flames Zhang Zebin had spewed out strangely froze in mid-air. Zhang Zebin, continuing his charge, collided with the suspended flames.
What ability is this? Tang San was profoundly shaken. This... seems like a power to freeze space or maybe time!
Having once been a God King, he had a deep understanding of how powerful control over time and space could be. Abilities affecting time and space were the most profound and mysterious abilities in any given world.
On the battlefield, Zhang Zebin visibly shuddered, having rushed into his own flames. However, the scales on his body seemed to provide considerable resistance against fire. At that moment, Gu Li completed a pirouette, his long tail whipping ferociously towards him.
Zhang Zebin stepped forward, twisting his body to dodge. Instead of counterattacking, he crossed his arms before him, crouching down and curling up, assuming a defensive posture.
In the next instant, he visibly froze, and then he was struck directly by Gu Li's tail.
With a loud bang, the strike flung Zhang Zebin five or six meters away. He rolled on the ground and sprang up the next instant, however, lunging at Gu Li again. As he struck, his right fist was already enveloped in a dense, fiery glow.
Gu Li retreated, the halo of light around him dimming noticeably. He occasionally stopped or impeded Zhang Zebin's movements with strikes of his tail, continuously clashing with him.
Both fighters had extremely strong defenses, especially Gu Li. He showed no significant injuries even when hit by Zhang Zebin's fiery punches. However, as the battle continued, Tang San noticed Gu Li falling behind. His remarkable control abilities seemed to wane, likely due to excessive consumption of his bloodline power.
Gu Li's defense remained strong, and he fought tenaciously. Even when he could no longer effectively control Zhang Zebin, he managed occasional counterattacks, smashing Zhang Zebin with his tail like a heavy hammer.
Zhang Zebin was no less adept at defense, and his strength was formidable. His Demonic God Transformation, imbued with the power of fire, was also very strong, whether in strength, speed, or power.
The two fought back and forth. As time passed, Gu Li's exhaustion grew. The iridescent light on his body gradually faded, and even his Demonic God Transformation began to falter.
"Stop!" Mu Enqing called an end to the match. Although Gu Li's abilities were exceptional, Zhang Zebin's cultivation was ultimately higher, and he won through attrition.
At this moment, Tang San was filled with astonishment. The Golden Roc Transformation he had just absorbed seemed less appealing now. Gu Li's ability to control time was incredibly compelling! After watching it for a while, he concluded that it wasn't spatial confinement but rather a more peculiar manipulation of time, capable of instantly freezing it. This control was even more effective than direct spatial restriction. With such control, Zhang Zebin was helpless despite being at a higher order in cultivation.
He had to acquire this time control ability, no matter what! Gu Li lacked combat experience and techniques, so he couldn’t make the most out of his own bloodline ability, but the same power would be far more impactful in Tang San's hands.
Now, he was contemplating which bloodline imprint to replace with this time control ability or whether to forego absorbing the Golden Roc Transformation altogether and directly absorbing the time control power.
However, the ability to fly was also crucial. It was indeed a dilemma! He dared not casually merge different types of Demonic God Transformation imprints. If they counteracted each other, it could lead to trouble, potentially weakening rather than enhancing his powers.
"Senior brother Du Bai, what were the Demonic God Transformations of these two brothers just now? They looked really magical," Tang San asked softly.
Du Bai explained, "Zhang Zebin's transformation is the Crimson Dragon Transformation. It's an offshoot of the dragon clan. The Crimson Dragon clan has few members, but they are quite powerful, even compared to other branches of the dragon clan. He is really strong and very well-rounded, he’s got strength, speed, fire, and he’s very tough. The teachers always say that he’s a great fighter in every respect. Gu Li's bloodline is the Chrono Crocodile, and that one is really impressive.
“Actually, it’s so impressive that it’s often just called the Chrono Transformation. See, it’s common sense that Demonic God Transformation names include the original demon species. This one doesn't because the time control ability is just too overpowered. They say that if you cultivate it all the way to the divine level, it can reverse time on a large scale, and even bring the dead back to life. Of course, if it was that easy, any idiot would do it. It’s like my own ability, really difficult to cultivate."
Chrono Crocodile, Crimson Dragon! Hehe, treasure boys, wait for me...
Tang San swallowed dry, feeling his understanding of Demonic God Transformations evolving. Ever since arriving at the Redemption Society, he had broadened his horizons and witnessed the capabilities of incredibly powerful demons.
Compared to these, his previous abilities seemed less significant. How to adjust and reconfigure them would require considerable thought for some time. A good combination would undoubtedly enhance his strength further.
The practical class continued. The fight just now was one of the longer ones, lasting about five minutes due to the stalemate between the two combatants. By contrast, the battle between Tang San and Cheng Zicheng had ended in just a few seconds.
Tang San watched each subsequent battle with great attention. He realized his fellow students' abilities were unique; none of their Demonic God Transformations were ordinary. Although their combat experience and application might not be commendable from Tang San's perspective, their talents were incomparable to any human vassals he had encountered. Even among the demons he had seen previously, few possessed such bloodlines.
"Tang San, are you rested?" After the seventh practical combat session, Mu Enqing called out to Tang San again.
"I am rested," Tang San replied respectfully.
Mu Enqing nodded and said, "You will participate in the final battle to conclude the session. Your opponent will be Wu Bingji. He is the only student among all the disciples who has reached the sixth order. You can do your best; let us see where your limits lie."
Sixth order? Tang San was somewhat surprised. He naturally knew who Wu Bingji was, though he was still unfamiliar with everyone. Among all the sparring sessions, only two students had not yet fought: Du Bai and a youth who appeared to be sixteen or seventeen.