Chapter 1231 Tailed Beasts 3

Green tailed beast chakra and seven-colored spirit-refining energy erupted within the pillar of light, causing the Starfall Scorpion to triple in size. Seven-tailed totems appeared on its black iron shell, and the meteoric fire from its tail transformed into a giant energy cannon. Shangguan Mo completely merged with the Starfall Scorpion's consciousness, becoming the controller of the "Spirit-Refining Tailed Beast Transformation" form. "Spirit-Refining? Tailed Beast Cannon!"

A massive energy cannon shot towards Hei Lian's barrier, the green and rainbow-colored energy instantly shattering it and completely purifying Hei Lian's Spirit Refining Black Flames. Hei Lian attempted to defend himself with his Spirit Refining Staff, but was struck by the energy cannon and his body was instantly devoured, leaving only a shattered staff. The remaining Akatsuki members, seeing their leader defeated, panicked and were purified one by one by Starfall Scorpion's tailed beast chakra, disappearing completely from the hall.

After the battle, the Tailed Beast transformation slowly dissipated, and Shangguan Mo and Xingyun Xuanxie returned to their original forms. Both of them collapsed to the ground due to excessive energy consumption. The Tailed Beast Refining Chart on the stone platform slowly floated down and automatically unfolded in front of them. The text on the chart began to flow, forming a refining incantation—recording the "stable method of Tailed Beast Refining and Fusion" and the secret that "the Refining Technique originated from the Sage of Six Paths, and the Tailed Beasts are the ultimate energy carriers for refining."

"So the Spirit Refining Technique is related to the Sage of Six Paths." Shangguan Mo looked at the diagram, his eyes filled with shock. "No wonder the Akatsuki organization was so obsessed with obtaining the diagram. They wanted to use the Tailed Beasts and the Spirit Refining Technique to control the power of the Six Paths." Xingyun Xuanxie also stepped forward, its green Tailed Beast chakra gently touching the diagram. The runes on the diagram resonated with its chakra, making its black iron shell even harder and its Tailed Beast chakra more stable.

After resting for a while, Shangguan Mo put away the Tailed Beast Refining Chart and, supporting the Starfall Black Scorpion, walked out of the hall. The refining runes in the passage sensed the energy of the chart and lit up automatically, guiding their way. When they emerged from the ruins, dawn was breaking, and the rising sun painted the sky gold, as if cheering for their victory.

"Next, we need to find materials for refining the other tailed beasts." Shangguan Mo looked at Xingyun Xuanxie with anticipation in his eyes. "The diagram says that if we collect the refining energy of all nine tailed beasts, we can unlock the ultimate form of the refining technique. At that time, we will be able to fight even the leader of the Akatsuki!"

The Meteorite Scorpion let out a low roar, its green tailed beast chakra pulsating joyfully beneath its black iron shell, clearly filled with anticipation for its upcoming journey. The figures of the man and the scorpion disappeared into the dawn light of the ruins. Unbeknownst to them, after their departure, the rock wall deep within the ruins suddenly cracked open, and a black shadow emerged from the fissure, clutching a black crystal inscribed with "Spirit Refining Tailed Beast Transformation Form"—it was none other than Zetsu from the Akatsuki. He tucked the crystal into his robes, a strange smile playing on his lips, before turning and vanishing into the darkness.

Back at the Spirit Refining Pavilion, Shangguan Mo immediately began studying the Tailed Beast Spirit Refining Chart. Following the stabilization methods described in the chart, he reinforced the fusion of the Tailed Beast chakra with the Starfall Black Scorpion. The Starfall Black Scorpion lay quietly to one side, its green Tailed Beast chakra slowly circulating within it, absorbing the spirit refining energy emanating from the chart. The seven-tailed totem on its black iron shell became clearer, clearly indicating that it had gradually adapted to its Tailed Beast transformation...