Chapter 1222: Soul Refining Pavilion

The Falling Star Scorpion let out a deep roar, and the green chakra of the tailed beast formed a protective shield around it. The star core fragments on the black iron shell flickered blue, clearly possessing the ability to absorb chakra and quickly recover. Shangguan Mo walked forward and gently stroked the black scorpion's shell. He could clearly feel the perfect fusion of the tailed beast's energy and the black iron. "From now on, you will be my new partner."

At that moment, sounds of fighting emanated from outside the Refining Spirit Pavilion—it was the Iwagakure ninjas, tracking Shangguan Mo and attempting to seize the Star Core Black Iron. The leading Iwagakure sneered, "Shangguan Mo, hand over the Star Core Black Iron and the Tailed Beast Chakra, and I'll spare your life!" With that, several Dust Releases descended upon the Refining Spirit Pavilion.

Shangguan Mo didn't panic. He raised his hand to call back the Falling Star Scorpion: "Let them witness your power." The Falling Star Scorpion roared and rushed out of the Refining Spirit Pavilion. Its black iron shell blocked the Dust Release attack. Its tail spurted out green meteorite fire, instantly incinerating the two Rock Ninjas. Its scorpion claws grasped one of the Rock Ninjas, and green chakra flowed through the jaws, draining the opponent's chakra. The star core fragments on the black iron shell became even brighter.

The leading Rock Ninja's face suddenly changed. He tried to escape, but was entangled by the scorpion tail of the Star Meteor. The green tailed beast chakra flowed through the scorpion tail and entered his body, causing a violent energy explosion. After dealing with the Rock Ninja, the Star Meteor returned to Shangguan Mo and rubbed his arm with its head docilely, obviously recognizing its master.

Shangguan Mo looked at the Falling Star Scorpion with a satisfied smile on his face: "With you, I can fight even a Kage-level warrior!" He raised his hand to put away the Spirit Refining Formation and walked towards the depths of the Ninja World with the Falling Star Scorpion - he knew that synthesizing the Falling Star Scorpion was just the beginning. In the future, he would look for stronger materials and the power of the tailed beasts to make his summoned beast the strongest existence in the Ninja World.

And within the ruins of the Reincarnation Pavilion, a streak of green chakra drifted quietly into the distance, eventually merging into a dense forest. There, deep within the sea of ​​trees, the true form of the Seven-Tails slumbered. As if sensing something, it slowly opened its eyes. A new storm, centered around the power of the tailed beasts and the Reincarnation Technique, was quietly brewing in the ninja world.

Shangguan Mo and the Falling Star Scorpion continued to explore the Ninja World. Wherever they went, many Ninjas looked at them with awe. However, the news of the Seven-Tails' awakening quickly spread throughout the Ninja World, and the major Ninja villages began to make moves.

Just as Shangguan Mo was about to search for the next material to synthesize, a group of Mist Ninjas blocked his path. The leading Mist Ninja sneered, "We heard you synthesized the Meteorite Scorpion. Hand it over, and we can make your death a quicker one." Shangguan Mo sneered and patted the Meteorite Scorpion, "Partner, let them know how powerful we are."

The Falling Star Scorpion instantly charged forward, its tail sweeping, sending several Mist Ninja flying. The Mist Ninja unleashed various water-based ninjutsu, but the fragments of the Falling Star Scorpion's core were absorbed and transformed into their own power. As the battle intensified, ninjas from other ninja villages appeared in the distance, and a grand battle over the power of the tailed beasts and the spirit refining technique officially began.

Suddenly, ninjas surged from all directions, surrounding Shangguan Mo and the Falling Star Scorpion like a tide. Earth-style ninjas emerged from the ground, attempting to trap the Falling Star Scorpion; wind-style ninjas raised sharp wind blades and slashed at them. The Falling Star Scorpion nimbly weaved between the attacks, its tail constantly sweeping at the surrounding enemies, each swing carrying several lives.

Shangguan Mo stood on the back of the Meteoric Scorpion, his hands quickly forming hand seals and unleashing powerful ninjutsu, coordinating seamlessly with the Meteoric Scorpion. However, the enemies grew in number, and they gradually became overwhelmed. Just then, the sky suddenly became overcast, and a massive pillar of lightning descended from the sky, instantly striking down a large number of ninjas. It turned out to be the Raikage who had arrived with the ninjas from the Land of Lightning.