Her little face turned a slight red, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Wen Zhixing turned his head slightly, smiled, and nodded. "Go find a safe place for yourselves."
Lingyin and Lingle’s faces immediately brightened with joy, and they obediently retreated.
That’s great. Big Brother is really nice.
Wen Zhixing withdrew his gaze, then looked at Tong Hua Qin, who was engulfed by the ghost bats. He could feel her weakness. Despite being a Genius Spirit Realm cultivator, she couldn’t kill these ghost bats in a single blow. After all, Wen Zhixing could obliterate such devil beasts with a single punch.
Using Wind Control and Shadow Form, Wen Zhixing swiftly moved among the ghost bats. He no longer suppressed his own power, allowing the Hundred Tribulations Ancient Skill to begin its breakthrough. His movements were so ethereal that no one noticed his presence.
Only Tong Hua Qin suddenly turned her head. Through a gap, she saw this unfamiliar figure and was taken aback.
Before she could fully react—
Above the sky dome, thunderclouds gathered densely, and the thunder became utterly violent. The Divine Tribulation descended! Countless bolts of lightning shot through the clouds as if to tear the sky apart.
Tong Hua Qin’s pupils constricted.
Is this person before me undergoing a tribulation?
Golden thunder hung overhead, causing the swarm of ghost bats to grow restless and agitated.
The next moment, the lightning in the sky transformed into long serpents, striking furiously and densely towards Wen Zhixing’s body.
Wen Zhixing, using Wind Control and Shadow Form, flickered continuously amidst the swarm of ghost bats. One bolt of lightning after another struck where he had just been.
This is... the Hundred Tribulations Ancient Skill...
Tong Hua Qin’s eyes sharpened as she quickly grasped the situation. The young man before her had reached the precipice of his breakthrough.
This Divine Tribulation... it’s truly a lifesaver.
Wen Zhixing suddenly appeared in front of Tong Hua Qin. He glanced at her briefly, then slowly turned around.
That’s enough. No more hiding. Time to face this head-on.
Wen Zhixing’s muscles bulged instantly, his body seeming to expand dramatically. Veins pulsed like coiled horned dragons, clearly visible beneath his skin. An incredibly dense Yang Qi surged forth, his stature towering like a mountain.
Tong Hua Qin bit her lip, her form flickering as she obediently moved to take cover behind Wen Zhixing. Though she didn’t know who this person was, Wen Zhixing’s calm and collected demeanor unconsciously settled her heart.
Tong Hua Qin instinctively took a deep breath; the Yang Qi emanating from Wen Zhixing was too fiery. Merely being near him made her cheeks flush. As a maiden, she had never experienced such potent Yang Qi.
Violent thunder struck Wen Zhixing’s body, engulfing his entire form.
A slight smile touched Wen Zhixing’s lips, indifferent to Tong Hua Qin’s thoughts behind him. The thunder caused him no injury; he stood as firm as a rock, seemingly unaffected.
This Divine Tribulation also snapped Tong Hua Qin back to reality, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes.
How could I think that! I already have Senior Brother Gong.
Her heartbeat quickened slightly. With a somewhat uncomfortable expression, she stole a glance at Gong Changyun, who was hiding far away. Gong Changyun wore a grave expression as he watched the scene. He was worried something unexpected might happen and didn’t want to stray too far, yet he also didn’t dare to approach just then. The crisis wasn’t over; it was too dangerous.
Senior Brother Gong...
At this moment, for some reason, Tong Hua Qin felt that Senior Brother Gong, whom she had once found incomparably charming, now seemed... rather ordinary.
It’s often said that comparisons are odious. When goods are compared, the inferior are discarded; when people are compared, it can be devastating.
Wen Zhixing stood before her, unafraid of the Divine Tribulation, while Senior Brother Gong, who clearly could have helped, still cowered in the distance. This contrast finally stirred something in her heart.
"You can go down now. You’re safe."
Just then, Wen Zhixing’s gentle voice sounded by her ear.
Tong Hua Qin hurriedly looked up.
Lightning bolts continued to strike down. Numerous electric arcs flickered over Wen Zhixing’s body before instantly vanishing. This Divine Tribulation was directly absorbed by Wen Zhixing into his Sea of Sense, becoming nourishment for the Nine Heavens Thunder Tree.
The surrounding ghost bats let out sharp cries. Wen Zhixing undergoing his tribulation amidst them naturally affected the creatures. Under the thunder tribulation, the ghost bats wailed incessantly, then desperately fled in all directions. At such a time, who would care about anything else? Saving their own lives was paramount. Some of the slower ones even had large, charred patches on their bodies. The air was permeated with the smell of burning. Thıs content belongs to N()velFire.net
"Thank you, Junior Brother," Tong Hua Qin said sincerely, raising her slender hands in a gesture of gratitude as she saw the situation unfold. Only then did she slowly begin to descend. She was very close to Wen Zhixing yet remained completely unaffected. It was clear how considerate Wen Zhixing was being towards her.
Wen Zhixing, however, didn’t respond to Tong Hua Qin. Instead, he slowly closed his eyes. He began to enjoy the tingling sensation of being bombarded by the tribulation. This time, the thunder tribulation was much more powerful than before, potent enough to injure a Sixth Realm cultivator. Otherwise, those ghost bats wouldn’t have fled.
But for Wen Zhixing, such power was no more bothersome than a tickle. After all, his resistance to thunder power was simply too high.
Not bad. This will also help the Nine Heavens Thunder Tree grow.
Wen Zhixing felt a tinge of happiness in his heart. Each Divine Tribulation brought with it different kinds of thunder.