Qingzhu Spirit Domain!
"Rumble!"
The heavens and earth shattered, as if the end of days had arrived. As far as the eye could see, there was only the power of heavenly tribulation.
Chen Jiuyang was struggling in a fierce battle against the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit!
Chen Jiuyang had never encountered such a formidable opponent.
The opponent was in no way inferior to him in terms of combat power.
The outside world said his combat power could surpass that of his peers, yet this Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit that had appeared before him was no less than him, and even seemed to have the upper hand.
"Pfft—"
Chen Jiuyang was struck, spitting blood and bleeding all over his body.
It could only be said that throughout the long ages, there had absolutely been monstrous geniuses even more astonishing than Chen Jiuyang.
Those who were observing the battle, both openly and secretly, had already left the Qingzhu Spirit Domain.
There were no longer any mortals within the Qingzhu Spirit Domain; they had all been relocated. Thus, Chen Jiuyang could fight here with peace of mind.
"Felling Immortals!"
Chen Jiuyang unleashed his first trump card, activating the Felling Immortals divine ability. His aura and presence surged, heading towards the critical point.
The Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Arrows were completely useless against this lightning tribulation.
Chen Jiuyang's only reliance was the Yan Sheng Saber in his hand and his state of unity with heaven and man in the path of weaponry.
"Bang bang bang!"
Lightning and saber light flashed, illuminating the river.
Deafening explosions resounded incessantly!
"This should be the most ferocious heavenly tribulation since the Great Era." Many people's eyes shone brightly as they observed, a sharp glint flashing within them.
Amidst the killing tribulation of lightning, Chen Jiuyang fought valiantly.
Since Chen Jiuyang began practicing martial arts, he had never fought such a difficult battle.
Both sides were engaged in close-quarters combat, returning to simplicity. Every move and every strike carried the essence of Dao, divine abilities, and a powerful martial will.
In a single breath, they could exchange dozens of moves.
A bolt of lightning struck, shattering half of Chen Jiuyang's body.
Chen Jiuyang immediately pulled out a Medicine King and chewed it down.
He quickly healed his injuries, but at the same time, the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit attacked Chen Jiuyang once more.
Those who stood on Chen Jiuyang's side couldn't help but clench their hands, their palms sweating.
Chen Jiuyang, who had always advanced triumphantly and was known as 'invincible', had actually fallen into a disadvantage before the heavenly tribulation, appearing on the verge of collapse.
However, no one would underestimate Chen Jiuyang because of this. Facing such a terrifying heavenly tribulation, they might have perished after only a few moves, unlike Chen Jiuyang, who was merely at a disadvantage.
Chen Jiuyang was still fighting desperately. It was unknown when this heavenly tribulation battle would end.
However, Chen Jiuyang was trying his best to stall for time.
His five spirits were already on the Tower Bridge. Once the five spirits crossed the Sea of Suffering Bridge, reached the other shore, and ascended the Immortal Platform, he would be able to end this heavenly tribulation immediately.
Concurrently, Chen Jiuyang carried a strand of hair from Princess Shile. The Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit had not noticed this. The heavenly tribulation power remaining on Chen Jiuyang was devoured by this strand of hair, nourishing it and becoming sustenance for Princess Shile.
Chen Jiuyang could observe his internal state while fighting. With the heavenly tribulation present, his sea of consciousness would not be stirred, which would prevent the divine bridge and the five spirits from being shaken.
If the heavenly tribulation disappeared before the five spirits reached the other shore, his sea of consciousness would overturn and devour the five spirits, causing Chen Jiuyang to fail in his endeavor.
Therefore, the key to this heavenly tribulation was to endure and stall until the five spirits reached the other shore and landed on the Immortal Platform, at which point the heavenly tribulation could be ended.
Ascending the Imperial Dao from the Venerable Realm was truly arduous and demanding. It was no wonder that countless geniuses deliberately lowered their foundations and combat power in the Venerable Realm, with the aim of reducing the difficulty of the heavenly tribulation, and then soaring to the heavens once they ascended to the Imperial Dao Immortal Platform.
Some who did not understand might perish in the heavenly tribulation.
Compared to this, the instances of death during immortal dao tribulation were far more numerous. The martial dao had already improved considerably.
"Just a little longer..."
A fiery light erupted from Chen Jiuyang's body in an instant, and his physical body showed signs of transformation.
This indicated that his Fire Spirit had stepped across the divine bridge of the Sea of Suffering, reached the other shore, and ascended the Immortal Platform!
The Gold, Wood, Water, and Earth spirits had yet to ascend!
Chen Jiuyang still needed to stall!
At this moment, the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit's attacks intensified.
The heavenly tribulation itself was meant to prevent the one undergoing tribulation.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
The Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit's attacks were too fierce, causing Chen Jiuyang to cough up blood repeatedly, appearing unable to cope.
Chen Jiuyang was also reflecting during the battle. His preparations for this tribulation were still insufficient, otherwise, he would not be in this state.
"Kill!"
Chen Jiuyang roared, his black hair disheveled. The Yan Sheng Saber in his hand continuously counterattacked the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit.
He also discovered a fatal problem: once he unleashed a specific move or divine ability, the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit would remember it, and its power would be significantly reduced when used again.
This made Chen Jiuyang hesitant to unleash Heavenly Intent Like a Saber rashly.
This was his ultimate trump card.
Three hours later, Chen Jiuyang's Gold Spirit reached the Immortal Platform. The Gold and Fire spirits merged into one, Chen Jiuyang's combat power surged, and his aura climbed ever closer to the critical point.
At this moment, the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit directly unleashed the Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Arrows, striking Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang finally experienced the pain of his own techniques.
His body was pierced with a hundred small holes.
But he swallowed the Medicine King and could still hold on.
Another three hours later, Chen Jiuyang's Water Spirit reached the other shore, ascended the Immortal Platform, and merged with the Gold and Fire spirits.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Chen Jiuyang's injuries healed rapidly. At this instant.
"Crack—"
His aura and presence suddenly broke through the critical point of the peak Venerable Realm, reaching the Imperial Realm.
Quantity caused a qualitative change. This represented that the minimum requirement for Chen Jiuyang to step into the Imperial Realm was the casting of three fundamental origin laws into a furnace.
In an instant, various insights related to peerless Imperial Realm mighty figures surged into his mind, instantly greatly increasing Chen Jiuyang's combat power.
He had already imprinted his true name, achieved his Dao, and forged his furnace. Even when stepping into the Imperial Realm, there was not much for him to comprehend.
It was more reflected in the explosive surge of combat power, increasing almost geometrically!
"Kill!"
Chen Jiuyang slashed out with his saber. For the first time, the immense force repelled the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit.
"Perhaps, without divine abilities, I can disperse this heavenly tribulation with my own strength alone!"
Feeling the vast and boundless power from the Immortal Platform, which was entirely different from the Venerable Realm, gave Chen Jiuyang confidence.
The difference in power between the Venerable Realm and the Imperial Realm was like the difference between heaven and earth.
However, the stronger Chen Jiuyang became, the fiercer the Humanoid Lightning Tribulation True Spirit's combat power grew.
Ten minutes later, Chen Jiuyang was once again forced to vomit blood.
"Damn it, a Six-Nine True Spirit Tribulation! Are you going to let me live or not!" Even Chen Jiuyang, with his deep schemes and city, couldn't help but curse at this moment, spitting blood and roaring into the heavens and earth.
Three more hours later, Chen Jiuyang's Wood Spirit crossed the divine bridge of the Sea of Suffering, reached the other shore, and merged with the other three spirits. Chen Jiuyang's combat power increased several times again.
"I don't believe it!!!"
Chen Jiuyang raised his saber and charged forward, only to be defeated again. This time, he was even more severely injured.
There was not a single intact spot on Chen Jiuyang's body. His martial dao furnace was almost cracked, his divine soul was dim, and he was on the verge of death.
Everyone's faces showed despair. Could it be that even the mighty Chen Jiuyang could not overcome the heavenly tribulation?