Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1020 - 1017: Heavenly Dao Thunder Punishment!
For the arrival of the Heavenly Tribulation, Li Chen wasn’t surprised.
He simply hadn’t expected it to come so soon.
According to his past life experiences, breaking through bottlenecks and condensing a Nascent Soul would still take three more years to naturally occur.
Unexpectedly, this life-and-death struggle with Heng Mountain Ancestor triggered his inner potential, allowing him to comprehend the Heavenly Dao three years ahead of schedule.
Moreover, the power of this Heavenly Tribulation far exceeded his expectations.
This River of Oblivion is a gathering place for ghosts and souls, filled with resentment and hatred, heavily affecting the mind of the Tribulation Transcender. Such a Tribulation environment is truly disastrous.
The terrible environment would have been tolerable, but the dire situation is exacerbated by Heng Mountain Ancestor and other formidable adversaries surrounding him. This turns the already precarious tribulation into a nearly impossible challenge.
This is not an enlightenment in the Heavenly Dao nor rebirth through tribulation; it is more like King Yan’s death warrant. For any other Heavenly Pride, this would indeed be certain death.
However, even if it’s certain death, he still needs to take the risk!
Great Dao of Fifty, Heavenly Calculation of 49. One is lost for variance. Today, Heavenly Dao is fixed, aligning with destiny is hopeless. Only through the unpredictable can one defy heaven and become a saint!
This was what Li Chen said to Zhang Daoling on Tianmang Mountain, and it is his life’s obsession.
He doesn’t believe in fate, doesn’t believe in the heavens, nor in so-called gods!
He only believes in himself!
My heart is the universe, the universe is my heart! (Note 1)
Li Chen looked up at the thundercloud swirling in the sky, his youthful and handsome face full of determination and indomitability.
"Crack!"
The thunder akin to giant hands ripped through the night sky, carrying terrifying and eerie power, fiercely striking down upon Li Chen.
Such a powerful tribulation, even with Li Chen having cultivated the Domineering Longevity Body, he dares not directly confront it.
"Caldron, rise!"
Li Chen shouted mid-air, as the Qingzhou Tripod rose like the rising sun, ascending steadily above his head.
"Boom!"
The thunder struck the Qingzhou Tripod, sparks flying, dazzling radiant.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Three more bolts of thunder followed, almost simultaneously striking the Qingzhou Tripod.
The Qingzhou Tripod, unable to withstand, collapsed like Buzhou Mountain struck by Gonggong.
Without the Qingzhou Tripod, Li Chen has effectively lost his outer defenses.
Little Dragon is still inside the Youzhou Tripod devouring the Bone Dragon, unable to bring the Youzhou Tripod out to bear the thunder strike.
Otherwise, it might face complete annihilation under the tribulation.
"Boom!"
Above, the terrifying thundercloud churns, seemingly with thousands of thunderbolts readying to strike.
At this moment, Heng Mountain Ancestor, Baru, Sha Moke, and the others, as well as Lian Hongshang and Little Demon Immortal, all stared wide-eyed at the incredible scene.
The expressions diametrically different!
But now, none have any intention to act.
After all, this is the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, and anyone within it risks being utterly annihilated if careless.
The only thing everyone can do now is pray!
However, their prayers are completely opposite.
Heng Mountain Ancestor prays for Li Chen to be utterly annihilated within this Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation.
If that happens, he will easily be rid of this thorn in his side and claim both Yu Emperor’s Treasure Cauldrons. It’s like a pie falling from the sky, landing perfectly atop Heng Mountain Ancestor.
Little Demon Immortal and Lian Hongshang, on the other hand, secretly wish for Li Chen to smoothly overcome the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation and condense a Nascent Soul.
If that occurs, Li Chen’s cultivation will advance significantly, becoming invincible. Not only will their current crisis be resolved, but they will greatly benefit in the future.
Li Chen, bathed in the thunderclouds, raises his Seven-star Dragon Abyss against the sky, spinning rapidly above his head, forming a barrier of swords.
He intends to use this to fend off the next wave of thunder tribulations!
"Swoosh!"
The thundercloud tears open, releasing countless lightning bolts like snakes, diving down, fiercely striking the sword barrier.
The Seven-star Dragon Soul, clinging to the sword barrier like a web-spinning spider, resists with all its might.
However, the power of the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation is simply too terrifying.
In moments, the sword barrier shows cracked marks. The dragon soul lets out a low growl before turning into a beam of light and retreating into the sword.
"Crack!"
A thunderbolt strikes upon Jian Feng!
Jian Feng trembles violently, emitting a clear sword hum.
Immediately, the Seven-star Dragon Abyss under thunder’s barrage visibly loses its luster, becoming dull like a bird burdened in flight, finally collapsing onto the ground.
The Seven-star Dragon Abyss skewers into a crack, swaying due to inertia. The piercing sound echoes, like a crying infant.
Witnessing this, Li Chen’s pupil shrinks abruptly, as if stabbed by a sharp blade.
Qingzhou Tripod, Seven-star Dragon Abyss... both defenses have shattered.
This means Li Chen has lost all his outer defenses.
When the next wave of thunder strikes, he can only rely on his flesh.
Life and death in an instant!
Seeing this, Heng Mountain Ancestor rejoices, knowing from experience another wave of thunder tribulations is likely.
And this would be the most fierce wave.
Given Li Chen’s situation, he has no capability to handle this final wave of tribulations.
Now, he’s practically in a state of certain death!
Thinking he’s about to witness Jiuzhou Cultivation World’s greatest prodigy in a millennium fall under the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, Heng Mountain Ancestor felt a mix of excitement and sadness.
Lian Hongshang and Little Demon Immortal’s hearts are now in their throats.
Especially Lian Hongshang, who almost charged in to shield Li Chen from the tribulation.
However, she was stopped by Little Demon Immortal.
This kind of terrifying thunder tribulation, even Heng Mountain Ancestor wouldn’t dare venture lightly within.
If they rashly charge in, not only will they be useless, but they might also distract Li Chen, leading to disaster.
Left with no choice, they can only endure the burning anxiety, sincerely praying for Li Chen.
Li Chen beneath the thunderclouds, his expression solemn like a mountain.
Yet, even so, there’s little panic on his face.
At this moment, he’s focused on circulating True Yuan, awakening the Meteorite Heart in his Sea of Consciousness, readying to bait the thunder with his flesh body.
Above, the thundercloud grows heavier, transformations flicker, lightning roars. The sky presses lower, threatening collapse.
Like an apocalypse!
"Crack!"
A bright lightning bolt, like a meteor across the night sky, tears through the thundercloud.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
...
Tens of thousands of lightning bolts, like an avalanche, envelope everything before crashing down.
The lightning bolts come in rainbow hues, various shapes. Some the size of mountains, others slender as silver snakes. Some striking straight down, others in waves or curves.
In short, all different.
But one thing is the same.
That is their target — all aimed at Li Chen below!
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Note 1: "My heart is the universe, the universe is my heart." These words from Lu Jiuyuan, the founder of the study of the heart, is the coolest phrase Little Le has seen.
If you know similar high-level, hugely arrogant phrases, feel free to share in the comments!
