Transcended the Tribulation
"BOOM! BOOM!!! BOOMM!!!-------------"
The lightning streak persisted, increasing from eight lightning strikes to a total of sixteen.
At that very instant, the sky was saturated with a deep shade of purple, transforming the once turbulent black clouds into a vivid shade of purple. The lightning strikes emanated a purple glow that seemed to taint the entire world with its color.
Upon being struck by the tribulation lightnings, Yun Che's body convulsed as surges of energy coursed through every inch of his being. Despite their extreme intensity, these currents were strangely soothing, providing a refreshing warmth to his body.
Yun Che's body was inundated with a torrent of spiritual energy as the high-level sea of heavenly tribulation lightning relentlessly poured into him. The speed of this invasion was even more intense than when he trained alone in the Heavenly Netherfrost Lake and the God Burying Inferno Prison.
Following the conclusion of the fourth and fifth stages of tribulation lightning, the sky lit up with thirty-two brilliant flashes just three breaths later. Thirty-two more bolts of lightning descended upon Yun Che, infusing him with the power of the heavens themselves.
Suddenly, the originally purple brilliance of the lightning underwent an inexplicable transformation, becoming a rotating region of crimson red. Sixty-four red lightning bolts streaked across the sky, dyeing everything in their path with the color red.
Soon, sixty-four lightning strikes converged and descended upon Yun Che at once!
Each time a lightning bolt struck the God Burying Inferno Prison, no matter how fierce the flames were, they were unable to halt the lightning's assault, not even for a moment.
As the lightning barrage intensified, even those in the God Realm, regardless of their identity or status, began to feel the suppression of the heavenly law. Over a hundred lightning strikes illuminated the skies, and soon enough, the number swelled to a staggering one hundred and twenty-eight!
The inhabitants of the Flame God Realm were all overcome with a sense of overwhelming pressure, as if they were being pushed into the ground, their legs buckling beneath them as they watched the relentless assault of hundreds of lightning strikes upon the God Burying Inferno Prison.
Yan Wancang, one of the few still able to stand, thought to himself, "What in the world is happening? Is there something within the God Burying Inferno Prison that the heavens are seeking to destroy?!!!"
As Yan Wancang stood there, still dumbfounded, the once crimson red sky suddenly shifted in hue. But it was not the sky itself that had changed, rather, it was the lightning bolts streaking across it, now a pure and pristine white. There were hundreds of them, each one more powerful than the last.
With each stage of the lightning tribulation, the power contained within the bolts increased exponentially, far beyond any simple doubling of power. Yun Che could feel the immense power coursing through his body, reminiscent of the final round of the lightning tribulation from his past life. He knew that it would not be long before it was upon him once again.
Yun Che couldn't help but murmur to himself, "But why does it feel so different this time?" He felt the immense power of the heavens descending upon him, yet there was something missing, something that had been present in his previous lightning tribulations.
As hundreds of white lightning bolts rained down upon the God Burying Inferno Prison, each one carrying enough power to annihilate even a Divine Master, the remaining inhabitants of the Flame God Realm were all forced to the ground, feeling a pressure they had never before experienced pressing down upon their very souls.
Yun Che, still dumbfounded, shouted out loud, "Where is the White Dragon Lightning?!" He could feel himself growing stronger with each strike, his cultivation having already broken through to the Divine Spirit Realm since the very first lightning bolt struck him. Each subsequent bolt only served to increase his power and elevate his cultivation level.
But still, he couldn't help but wonder where his White Dragon Lightning was.
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"What's happening?!!!!!!!"
Dragon Monarch couldn't believe what he was seeing as he looked up at the skies above. He and Cang Shitian had decided to take a tour around the Eastern Divine Region after the Eternal God Emperor had followed his advice and delayed the final fight of the Conferred God Battle. Dragon Monarch had lived for over three hundred thousand years, but nothing he had seen in his life had ever compared to this.
In the past, when clouds gathered in the sky, he could feel the immense power contained behind them. But now, the pressure was getting more and more intense, to the point where even he, the strongest being and unquestionable ruler of the God Realm, was forced to kneel before it.
In comparison to the Dragon Monarch who is kneeling, others are not as fortunate.
From mortal beings to Divine Masters, all are now unable to stand and are forced headfirst into the ground. Their legs have given out and they feel as though their body and soul are being suppressed, making them unworthy to even look up. This sensation is so overwhelming that many individuals in the God Realm have passed out directly.
Numerous God Emperors are unable to raise their heads to look at the sky, which has turned into complete darkness. Even with their high cultivation levels, they are unable to see anything, not even their own hands.
The Elder of Heavenly Mystery Realm's voice trembled as they spoke, "Is this.... the wrath of Heaven, or the end of ....the world?" Their mouth was filled with dust and dirt as they lay on the ground, looking pitiful. However, they were not alone in their misery, as many others throughout the God Realm were experiencing the same fate.
Another Elder from Heavenly Mystery Realm chimed in, "....And whoever thought.... it was a good idea for the Eternal Heaven God Emperor to provide ....us with such a simplistic, nature-like accommodation, I will find out who you are!" If only they were in a place with a proper floor, even if they were kissing the ground like a lover now, they wouldn't look as pitiful.
Another Elder from Heavenly Mystery Realm silently thought to himself, "...I am in deep trouble."
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Somewhere in Eastern Divine Region.
Cang Shitian admired the marble floor in front of him with awe and appreciation, as if it were a precious work of art. He murmured under his breath, "Tsk tsk tsk...You look stunningly beautiful today." It was as if he were speaking to a beloved companion, or perhaps an object of his deepest desires. The way he addressed the marble floor suggested a deep sense of admiration and fondness, almost as if it were a living being deserving of his utmost respect.
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"Thank you...Master"
The green-clothed girl expressed her gratitude to her master, who had lifted her up onto her feet. Despite the sky darkening and the intense pressure that was once overwhelming, it had dissipated entirely in their current location.
"Stay close to me" a celestial voice commanded. As a woman emerged from a bamboo hut, she was enveloped in a white light that concealed her face and body, making it impossible to discern her features. Nevertheless, it was evident that she was a breathtaking beauty capable of captivating the world with a smile, and even the God Realm itself.
She gazed up at the sky and whispered to herself in a voice that only she could hear, "Even in the ancient era, there was nothing quite like this...was there?"
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Yun Che, who is currently at the lowest depths of the God Burying Inferno Prison, is completely unaware of the massive chaos and disturbances that his transcending of the lightning tribulation has caused. Despite expecting to see the White Lightning Dragon that he had witnessed in his previous life, he instead witnesses white lightning bolts that are just as powerful.
As he absorbs and refine more lightning energy, he begins to doubt whether he can succeed without the aid of the White Lightning Dragon. He mutters to himself, "But, if I don't have that...would I be able to do it?"
When it came to transcending the lightning tribulation from the Divine Tribulation Realm, Yun Che was different from other individuals. While most people would typically break through to Divine Spirit rank one during this process, Yun Che did not experience the same outcome.
Instead, his body underwent a unique transformation that was completely unprecedented. As he endured the lightning tribulation, his body was infused with an immense amount of energy that caused his profound strength to surge beyond the Divine Spirit Realm early stages.
In his previous life, Yun Che had reached an unprecedented level of power during his lightning tribulation. He had broken through to Divine Spirit Realm rank five, but his tribulation was only half-complete. Yun Che had immediately rushed back to the match that had been halted due to his tribulation.
As he stood on the battlefield, covered in the pale White Lightning Dragon, he was poised to defeat Lou Changsheng with ease. However, Lou Guxie, Lou Changsheng's master, intervened in the match, attacking Yun Che with her powerful Divine Master abilities.
Rather than continuing to absorb the lightning dragon energy around him, Yun Che allowed it to flow towards Luo Guxie's attack. The lightning dragon effortlessly tore through her defenses, even piercing through her Divine Master body. If Yun Che had continued to absorb the lightning dragon energy, it's possible that he could have transcended even further and reached the level of a Divine King, reaching the same cultivation level as Lou Changsheng.
The clouds hovering above the vast expanse of the God Realm exuded a powerful force, exerting immense pressure that pushed down on all things and all forms of life. The omnipotent might of heaven radiated throughout the entire God Realm, from the smallest planets to the grandest realms - Lower, Middle, Upper, and King. All forms of life, regardless of their power or status, were forced to submit under the overwhelming might of heaven.
The once white bright sky across all worlds had now turned dark, and the thunderous roar that echoed through the air made it seem as if the very fabric of the universe was about to crumble. None could discern whether the heavens were unleashing their fury or wailing in fear of something ominous.
Amidst this sea of deafening sound, a dragon-shaped entity made entirely of lightning gradually materialized, soaring at a speed unparalleled throughout the worlds. It then made a beeline towards the God Burying Inferno Prison, heading straight for Yun Che.
A deafening explosion erupted as the final tribulation descended upon Yun Che, but it was neither ostentatious nor terrifying. The lightning dragon coiled itself around him like a docile pet, indicating its complete submission to him.
"What in the world is this lightning?" Yun Che pondered silently. "It feels similar to the white lightning dragon, but...much stronger."
In Yun Che's past life, the lightning dragon that emerged during the heavenly tribulation was white, and it was considered the pinnacle of lightning. However, the lightning dragon coiled around him now was completely black.
The phenomenon of black lightning was a rarity in the history of the God Realm, and very few had ever witnessed it with their own eyes. However, Yun Che had heard of it before, thanks to his grandfather Xiao Lie, who had mentioned it in passing while recounting a story about Yun Che's little aunt, Xiao Lingxi.
Lost in thought for a few minutes, Yun Che was eventually jolted back to reality as he realized that it was time to proceed to the next phase of his plan.
Yun Che gazed in awe at the enormous Fire Vein stretching out before him. The black lightning dragon, which coiled around his body like a protective shield, allowed him to fly directly towards the center of the vein without fear of harm.
As he drew closer, he reached into his pocket and retrieved four of his Time Wheel Pearls. Activating them in quick succession, he felt the flow of time around him accelerate to an almost unimaginable speed.
With each passing moment, Yun Che felt a growing sense of power and understanding. He meditated on the timeless words that echoed in his mind.
"All life is born from nothingness; all power comes from nothingness. In the beginning and in the end, all shall return to nothingness..."
Yun Che Holding out his hands, an immense surge of power emanated from his body, and he began to fervently absorb the fire energy in his vicinity. No other person could even approach the Fire Vein, let alone absorb its power. But thanks to the protection of the Heavenly Law Lightning, Yun Che was able to withstand the intense heat and violent nature of the fire.
As Yun Che continued to absorb the power of the Fire Vein, his cultivation began to soar at an astonishing pace.
Divine Spirit rank five.....Divine Spirit Rank six....Divine King Rak one... Divine King Rank eight.....Divine Sovereign...rank one....five.....nine....
Yun Che's cultivation continued to ascend as he absorbed more and more power from the Fire Vein. Though months had passed within his personal time domain, only a few hours had elapsed in the outside world.
Only a few short hours have passed since he journeyed from Snow Song Realm to Flame God Realm and successfully transcended his lightning tribulations.
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The sky resumed its usual state, relieving all living beings from the suppression they had been feeling in their souls and bodies. People looked at each other with expressions of horror, confusion, and relief, realizing that the world had not come to an end.
From behind the Star God Emperor, a woman's voice called out in disbelief, "God Emperor...?" The Star God Emperor was covered in yellow liquid. When the sky had darkened, all the God Emperors had rushed out in different directions to try to understand what was happening, accompanied by their followers.
The crushing pressure from the black clouds was so intense that even the God Emperors could not stay in the sky and were forced to fall to the ground. Unfortunately, not everyone was fortunate enough to land safely. The Star God Emperor, in fact, was perhaps the first God Emperor in history to fall into animal excrement.
Due to the complete darkness, nobody could tell what had happened. However, as the clouds dispersed and everyone could see again, someone who had been standing behind the Star God Emperor was able to witness him in his full yellow glory.
"..."
The Star God Emperor waved his hand and sealed off the space around them, ensuring that nobody could escape. His eyes turned red as he slowly pulled out the Star God Wheel.
As the realization of what was about to happen dawned on them, she screamed out in horror, "No... NO NO!!!!!!!!NO...."
That day, a shocking scene unfolded in the Star God Realm as one of the Star Gods' soul crystals belonging to Star God Moon Flower shattered into pieces.