Boom!
The shadow ruptured, revealing the Human Tribulation once again.
Blood spilled from the corner of Human Tribulation's mouth, evidently tearing his own shadow apart also caused him harm.
The shattered shadows, like pieces of a black plastic bag, scattered in all directions, then like flowing water, they reconvened under the feet of Human Tribulation.
With a thunderous roar, the eighteen layers of Hell descended, three chains clattering down with a sonorous, chilling sound, heavy and oppressive.
Just as the chains were about to seize the Tribulation Crosser, he turned and leaped, startlingly leaping into his own shadow and making the chains from Hell grasp at nothing!
At the same time, the shadow under Human Tribulation's feet rose once more.
Without so much as a glance, Human Tribulation raised his hand and delivered a punch, shattering the shadow.
"Pfft!" Human Tribulation spit out another mouthful of blood.
"Big bro is going to lose!" Li Qianxia reveled in the disaster.
The eighteen layers of Hell belched black smoke which cascaded down like a waterfall, engulfing Human Tribulation.
Human Tribulation surged forward, cloaked in billowing black smoke, scanning his surroundings while the eighteen layers of Hell hung protectively in the sky like a dark sovereign.
"Does this player have the ability to walk within shadows?" Yang Qinglan asked.
"Hmm." Li Changzhou laid back leisurely in the hot water, unbothered by Human Tribulation being at a disadvantage.
And speaking of which, soaking in hot water, surrounded by two stunning beauties (excluding Li Qianxia, who was his sister), being fed grapes by his sister, and watching a movie—it was truly a delight.
Shadows from nearly half the city transformed into spears, raining down like a heavy storm upon the black smoke.
Wave after wave, endless and undying, just like shadows themselves, forced Human Tribulation to use teleportation to dodge.
The black smoke was punctured, the eighteen layers of Hell retreated due to lack of power, leaving only Human Tribulation and the scattered pieces of shadows on the ground.
Rustle!
All the fragments swarmed towards Human Tribulation, first pinning down his shadow, then wrapping around his legs, and gradually burying him completely.
From a patch of shadow behind Human Tribulation, the Tribulation Crosser slowly peeked out his head.
He gasped for air, his face alight with ecstasy.
Success, success!
Immortal, Immortal!
The shadows on Human Tribulation's back seemed to stir with excitement as well, rising like waves and capping over Human Tribulation's head like a hat.
At the same time, the shadow on Human Tribulation's chest, not to be outdone, rapidly climbed higher.
Both were about to converge, ready to completely engulf Human Tribulation.
Human Tribulation, with only his eyes left outside, twisted his head and saw the Tribulation Crosser.
Bang!
Without any warning, the Tribulation Crosser's head exploded, as simply as a watermelon bursting in summer.
The shadow feebly withered away, and Human Tribulation's body was riddled with bloody holes, still studded with undissolved Shadow Needles.
"Hot Sight is a Divine Body ability; second-level Human Tribulations cannot use it. Bro, what is this then?"
"Let me think—Primordial Spirit Wisdom Sword, Soul Annihilation, Soul Shifting Technique, Soul Vortex, Soul Extraction, Mao Mountain Corpse Chasing Spirit Communication Technique, Hell Thunder Scripture, no, Hell Thunder Scripture is for Human Immortal Level and can't be used, and there's..."
"Stop it, this person has suffered enough." Li Qianxia sympathized, nibbling on a grape.
"You teleported directly into his brain?" Turquoise Pool asked.
"Yep. Who wants this Shadow Manipulator ability?"
"Give it to Qing Lan," Li Qianxia said, spitting out a grape skin, "Doesn't she have a 'Shadow Cat'? With this ability added, perhaps she could transform shadows into various beasts and summon a horde of animals."
Yang Qinglan looked at Li Qianxia somewhat surprised, "You actually came up with such a great idea."
"Just because I don't use my brain doesn't mean I don't have one, okay?" Li Qianxia rolled her eyes, "But these guys crossing Human Tribulations aren't that interesting. I'm looking forward to the Special Warfare Bureau coming after second-level bro with 'Nine Heavens Thunder Liquid'."
Second-level bro refers to second-level Human Tribulation, and similarly, there's third-level bro and special-level bro (Supreme Immortal Tribulation).
Li Changzhou copied the Shadow Manipulator skill onto Yang Qinglan's Identity Card, replacing 'Shadow Cat'.
'Shadow Manipulator' was downgraded by one ability level, from A+ to A, losing the capability to enter shadows, which was a significant nerf.
"'Shadow Manipulator' must be this person's Skill, not an Instinct," Turquoise Pool speculated.
Having an A+ as an Instinct and the strength to undergo Tribulation at this point usually means a 'Noble' origin; However, players who cross second-level human tribulations only come from average origins, so she thought it must be a Skill.
But whether it's an Instinct or a Skill, only the Tribulation Crosser himself and the forces behind him would know. The black fog can only copy abilities, not steal information.
With the end of the tribulation, the bath was also absorbed, leaving the water crystal clear.
Li Qianxia and Turquoise Pool refused to leave, insisting on seeing Li Changzhou emerge.
"Isn't admiring someone bathing a privilege and perversion of men? Why are you two joining in on the fun?" Li Changzhou protested strongly.
"It's not the same with us," Turquoise Pool played with a lock of white hair on her chest, eagerly waiting for Li Changzhou to emerge, "We are the new generation of lecherous women."
This topic, if discussed between a man and a woman, would only become increasingly suggestive, so Li Changzhou glanced at Yang Qinglan, hoping she would intervene.
"Men and women should be bold and straightforward; if you want to do something, just do it. Women have desires too; there's no need to be coy." Yang Qinglan seemed to speak of something else.
Was she defending her boldness in bed?
"I don't want to hear this, no!" Li Changzhou despaired.
"You're the one who won't leave!"
Li Changzhou stood up.
All three watched intently, and then two of them became shy.
When Li Changzhou propped himself up on the edge of the tub to stand, he exuded a powerful sensation, as if he were about to overpower them, sending their hearts racing and a warm sensation coursing through the depths of their bodies.