The entire Bamboo Stream Village was startled awake.
"Heavens, what's happening in the back mountain?"
"Why is there both lightning and heavenly fire?"
"It's truly terrifying!"
"Oh my, I'm scared to death. I've lived for over ninety years and have never witnessed such a horrifying sight!"
"Oh dear, the baby is so scared!"
The villagers peered out from their windows towards the back mountain, chattering amongst themselves.
Meanwhile.
Bai Yiling and Shen Ruobing hadn't slept.
They looked out from their windows towards the back mountain, silently praying for the Heaven-Breaking Eagle, hoping it would successfully overcome this tribulation.
"Sister Bai, I've finished praying. The gods have promised me that the Heaven-Breaking Eagle will be fine!" Shen Ruobing said with a smile to Bai Yiling.
She had just learned from Bai Yiling that midnight today was a crucial breakthrough day for the Heaven-Breaking Eagle.
Bai Yiling also smiled and said, "The gods have also promised me that heaven will protect the Heaven-Breaking Eagle!"
In truth, they were merely comforting each other.
...
Lightning and heavenly fire intertwined, completely engulfing the Heaven-Breaking Eagle.
"Screech—"
From within the lightning and heavenly fire, the Heaven-Breaking Eagle's heroic cries could be heard intermittently.
At this very moment!
Cheng Xiaofan's Dragon Eye Perspective was unable to penetrate the lightning and heavenly fire to see the condition of the Heaven-Breaking Eagle.
He clenched his fists tightly.
He wished he could immediately fly forward and use his Demonic Bone Saber to destroy the lightning and heavenly fire.
But Cheng Xiaofan knew very well that this was not the time for him to act.
The Heaven-Breaking Eagle had to face the Heavenly Tribulation alone.
Only by doing so could it forge a body of tempered steel and traverse the cosmos.
"Woof woof!" Just then, Naughty Bag flew over like a bolt of lightning.
It roared at the sky, "Vile eagle, you've met your match! This dog-master, putting aside past grievances, has come to save you!"
As soon as it finished speaking!
Naughty Bag's head sprouted dragon horns, and wings emerged from its flanks.
It immediately leaped up and soared into the sky.
Its movements were as fast as lightning.
Cheng Xiaofan was caught off guard by Naughty Bag's arrival and had no time to stop it.
"Naughty Bag, come back here!" Cheng Xiaofan shouted desperately.
But!
Naughty Bag had already plunged into the lightning and heavenly fire.
BOOM!
"Woof woof!"
Naughty Bag was struck by a bolt of heavenly lightning. It let out a pained yelp and plunged headfirst from the sky, falling to the ground.
Blood flowed from its nose and mouth as it tumbled and scrambled to its feet in a disheveled state.
"Naughty Bag, get over here!" Cheng Xiaofan roared at it, a mix of heartache and anger in his voice.
Naughty Bag could only leap up and land on the pavilion.
"Master, I want to save the vile eagle. This dog-master doesn't want it to die! If it dies, I'll lose my rival!"
Tears welled up in Naughty Bag's eyes and rolled down its furry cheeks.
Cheng Xiaofan reached out and patted the dog's head a few times, comforting it, "The Heaven-Breaking Eagle will be fine. It will definitely be fine!"
"Woof woof!"
Naughty Bag barked ferociously at the sky.
"Screech—"
At this moment, another pained yet heroic cry from the Heaven-Breaking Eagle echoed from within the lightning and heavenly fire.
"Vile eagle, this dog-master cannot lose you!" Naughty Bag roared. Dragon horns sprouted from its head again, and a pair of wings emerged from its sides. It soared towards the sky once more.
"This damnable dog, why isn't it listening to me!" Cheng Xiaofan stamped his foot and yelled angrily.
BOOM!
Before Naughty Bag could even get close, it was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Without a doubt, Naughty Bag once again fell headfirst to the ground.
This fall was not light. Its four limbs twitched for a moment before it struggled to get up.
It tucked its tail between its legs and ran upstairs, hiding behind Cheng Xiaofan. Its terrified eyes stared up at the sky with a hint of despair.
"Woooo..." Naughty Bag trembled with pain all over.
Cheng Xiaofan took out a pill, stuffed it into the dog's mouth, and cursed, "You stupid dog, if you dare to act rashly again without my permission, I'll skin you and stew you!"
"Awooo!" Naughty Bag felt very wronged.
Why was it being criticized for being a loyal and righteous dog?
After Naughty Bag swallowed the pill from its master, the scorched skin from the lightning immediately healed.
Even its silver fur grew back.
The pain it felt also vanished instantly.
Huh!
How miraculous!
Naughty Bag examined itself.
It thought, Master is truly awesome!
BOOM!
With another earth-shattering roar from the sky, the lightning and heavenly fire instantly disappeared.
The dark clouds that filled the sky also vanished as if by magic.
A bright moon reappeared in the sky.
"Screech—"
The Heaven-Breaking Eagle let out a sharp cry, and with a gust of flame, it descended from the sky. "Master, I won!"
As the Heaven-Breaking Eagle landed, the flames on its body dissipated.
Its entire body suddenly enlarged, resembling an Airbus A321.
When Cheng Xiaofan's gaze fell upon the Heaven-Breaking Eagle, he couldn't help but be stunned.
A hooked beak, weathered talons, the world's most terrifying and sinister eyes, and wings spread as if to conquer the heavens.
Including its air of absolute dominance!
Its body, like tempered steel, stood unmoving.
There seemed to be no trace of life on it, only coldness and rigidity.
This was a magnificent steel giant eagle!
"Woof woof!"
Naughty Bag rushed forward, crying, "Vile eagle, don't scare this dog-master with this posture!"
"This dog-master has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Without you, my life as a dog would lose its meaning. You must come back to life!"
"Woof woof, you must live!"
After barking a few times, the Heaven-Breaking Eagle remained motionless, like a stone sculpture.
"Heaven-Breaking Eagle, are you alright?"
Cheng Xiaofan asked it through his spiritual sense.
He could sense that the Heaven-Breaking Eagle was evolving in a subtle way.
Immediately, Cheng Xiaofan received a response from the Heaven-Breaking Eagle: "Reporting to Master, I am fine. I have successfully passed the tribulation. I absorbed the final lightning and heavenly fire!"
"I am forging new bones and muscles!"
"Hahaha, good!" Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter.
He beckoned to Naughty Bag and said, "Stop crying your little eyes out. The Heaven-Breaking Eagle is fine; it's undergoing a new evolution!"
"Woof woof!"
Upon hearing this, Naughty Bag was furious. "Vile eagle, so you were playing with my emotions! This dog-master will forever be your enemy and will never give up!"
HISS!
At this moment, a series of blue arcs of electricity suddenly appeared on the body of the solidified steel giant eagle, flickering up and down.
Especially as the arcs flashed, they emitted a devilishly charming sound.
Under the bright moonlight, it was even more alluring.
"Master, what's wrong with the vile eagle?" Naughty Bag asked curiously.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled slightly and said, "The Heaven-Breaking Eagle has devoured the lightning and heavenly fire. It is now digesting the energy they provided."
"..." Naughty Bag was speechless.
As expected, it was always surpassing the previous achievements!
This dog-master still needed to work harder!
Ten minutes later.
The body of the Airbus A321-like steel giant eagle began to tremble.
"Screech—"
In the blink of an eye, with a long cry, the Heaven-Breaking Eagle returned to its original form.
It leaped forward and pounced towards Cheng Xiaofan, saying excitedly, "Master, I succeeded! I really succeeded!"
Cheng Xiaofan stroked its head and said with a smile, "Good, good, good! Congratulations, Heaven-Breaking Eagle, for successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation!"
BOOM!
BOOM!
At this moment, two motorcycles roared up the hillside.