Those who dare to trespass, die!
Just when the combatants from both the Immortal Spirit Empire and the Demon Empire had reached this area, suddenly someone let out a loud yell.
A surge of mana ripples. Liu Feng, Shi Long, and Yun Sheng appeared from within the city. Using their own mana, they separated a circle, indicating: no matter how you fight, don't bring it here. This area is where His Majesty is in seclusion, a restricted area.
"Who are you to interfere with our fight?"
The Demon Empire was full of devils who practice demonic cultivation. They were rather displeased when someone dared to intervene in their combat.
"I don't care who you are, but this is not your place to meddle. Anyone who dares to step forward, come and try!"
The expression on Shi Long's face was stern.
He didn't care whether you were from the Demon Empire or the Immortal Spirit Empire. Anyone who disturbed His Majesty's cultivation would be their enemy.
"Three Fifth-step Martial Artists!"
The experts from the Immortal Spirit Empire suddenly sensed the cultivation level of Liu Feng and his companions, and their expressions changed slightly.
The sudden appearance of three Fifth-step strong individuals made them suspect that they submitted to an even more powerful being.
"Hmph! Do you think we'll back down just because you told us to?"
There was a disgruntled expert from the Demon Empire.
Do they have no dignity left?
However, the Demon Empire seemed to realize something and said cautiously: "Don't enter, we're not afraid of these people, but remember that the Immortal Spirit Empire is watching. If we start fighting with them, they won't pass up the opportunity to strike us!"
"True, the Immortal Spirit Empire!"
The people of the Demon Empire seemed to find a ladder to step down. They laughed and said, "Haha, we almost fell for it. Immortal Spirit Empire, don't just stand aside and watch. If we're going in, we're all going in together, hmph! Thinking we'd scout ahead for you, that's impossible."
"If you go in, we will follow," the expert from the Immortal Spirit Empire said indifferently.
"Sure enough, they're plotting schemes."
The Fifth-step leader from the Demon Empire sneered: "You despicable rats, you've stepped up a trap here to lure us in. We almost walked right into it, falling for your scheme. Let's go. We'll leave now and wait until the opening of the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, then we'll fight with them!"
The people from the Demon Empire withdrew.
Even though they were wild and rebellious, they weren't fools. Knowing that there were three Fifth-step martial artists within a city, they understood there must be a terrifying power backing them.
With their opponents gone, the Immortal Spirit Empire also left.
The massive battle between the two empires was halted due to the existence of Wu City. This left Liu Feng and others in a complicated state as they had all been ready for a full-scale battle.
"No one can disturb His Majesty until the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation begins!"
Time trickled by, fluctuations on the Heavenly Tribulation Star increased, countless formidable figures congregated from all corners of the universe.
Flashes of lightning turned into endless rays, completely engulfing the Heavenly Tribulation Star!
Looking up, all kinds of terrifying divine lightning indiscriminately bombarded the entire Heavenly Tribulation Star, each strike akin to a disaster.
The intense light tore through everything. The power of the Heavenly Tribulation turned this star into the focus of the universe.
The infinite void was breaking apart. This was an unparalleled spectacle since the ancient times, and it was only the beginning of the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation.
If it had evolved into the terrifying Thirty-threefold Heavenly Tribulation that even the Universe Gods feared, every strand of power could kill a World God.
The Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation had begun, and the sky had turned into an extensive sea of thunder.
The whole star was bathed in the fluctuations of the Heavenly Tribulation.
The changes didn't stop there. It was called the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation because it had nine types of disasters. Each Heavenly Tribulation divided into nine layers, brewing nine different strands of disaster with varying powers.
"The Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation has begun!"
Many were observing the disasters.
An elderly World God stated solemnly: "No one knows why the Heavenly Tribulation Star exists, but it can evolve into earthly disasters. Look at the first disaster; even formidable Holy Gods can try. Each disaster is more powerful than the last. Some World Gods can only go up to the seventh disaster and no further. If you can't even get through the Heavenly Tribulation Star's disasters, don't fantasize about becoming a Universe God."
The Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation is a disaster that a World God must experience to become a Universe God.
Although it cannot be compared with a real tribulation, whoever can break through the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation showcase their strength.
After becoming Universe Gods, even the weakest would share the same lifespan as heaven and earth.
All the most powerful World Gods will die of old age one day, but Universe Gods will not.
Let alone transcendence and immortality, just sharing the same longevity as heaven and earth is something countless people are madly pursuing.
Those who could brave the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation formed by the Heavenly Tribulation Star were qualified to attempt a breakthrough to become Universe Gods. They were considered as reserve Universe Gods.
Disasters brewed in the starry sky, trapped within the nine heavens and earth, and were extremely eerie.
"If your cultivation hasn't reached the Fifth-step World God, remember, do not overestimate yourselves and rashly enter the higher levels. Governing you is to hone you and let you experience the power of the Heavenly Tribulation. This will benefit your future cultivation."
Immediately, countless Holy Gods shape-shifted, charging into the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation. However, with their strength, they could only struggle in the first level.
There were also World Gods entering, although 99% of them hadn't reached the Fifth-step. However, getting a taste of it in advance also served as a grindstone.
"Your Majesty, The Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation has begun!"
Liu Feng respectfully called out from Chu Yuan's location.
"Go and attempt your Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation!"
Chu Yuan transmitted a voice.
The trio was keen on attempting the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation too, to test their combat prowess.
"Break, Break, Break!"
Shi Long roared and moved directly from the first Heavenly Tribulation into the sixth. With his fifth-step strength, this was not a problem for him.
"Some Fifth-step has started the attempt on the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation!"
Their entrance stirred up a wave, like a signal, immediately setting off a frenzy.
"Hahaha, Liu Feng, you've reached the sixth level too!"
Liu Feng appeared in the distance from Shi Long. The infinite Heavenly Tribulation was incredibly vast. Every wave was threatening to tear him apart.
"The power of the Heavenly Tribulation at the sixth level has already reached this extent. I can only imagine how daunting the three upper levels must be."
Liu Feng gritted his teeth, surrounded by the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, he couldn't relax for a moment. His gaze suddenly shifted towards a side, "Yun Sheng, he directly broke into the seventh level!"
"Hmph! We can't fall behind Yun Sheng, let's catch up!"
Shi Long's combative spirit was stirred up. Whoever was stronger would gain more favor from His Majesty. He blasted through with both hands, the tribulation light seemed to transform into human figures, as if they were inscriptions of the universe, crushing down upon him, threatening to pulverize him into dust.
"I won't let the seventh heaven stop me!"
After Shi Long suffered greatly to reach the seventh level of the Heavenly Tribulation, he suddenly opened his eyes wide and couldn't help but curse, "Yun Sheng, you old man, you think you're the only one who can break into the eighth level? You stay right there and wait for me!"
"I'll wait for you at the eighth level."
Yun Sheng appeared in the eighth level of the Heavenly Tribulation, speaking slowly.