Chapter 324: Chapter 195:1-3 Thunder Tribulation_2
Translator: 549690339
Beneath the Army Commander and Vice Commander of the Demon Suppression Army, there are four levels of Demon Extermination Generals: Heavenly, Earth, Black, and Yellow ranks, and the rest are Demon Extermination Guards.
Among them, the Heavenly Level Demon Extermination Generals are the strongest, with the weakest being in the Golden Core Realm. Some are even at the peak of the Golden Core Realm, only a step away from becoming a Celestial Human.
The Earth-rank Demon Extermination Generals have strengths ranging from the early to peak stages of the Rune Seed Realm.
Black-rank Demon Extermination Generals have strengths ranging from the early to peak stages of the Golden Body Realm.
The Black-rank Demon Extermination General standing beside Wei Zongcheng was at the peak of the Golden Body realm. He was one of the strongest Demon Extermination Generals under Wei Zongcheng’s command, and his name was Shang Cang.
Meanwhile, Wei Zongcheng was currently only at the early stage of the Rune Seed Realm, having not long ago become an Earth-rank Demon Extermination General. However, he had cultivated a near top-grade Rune Seed, giving him a strength comparable to the mid-Rune Seed Realm. Among the numerous Demon Extermination Generals, he was by no means weak.
“We do not need to push them too hard. After the Thunder Tribulation, we will pursue and kill them!”
Wei Zongcheng contemplated for a moment and gave his order.
Now the sect protection array of the Black Mountain Sect was broken, the Sect Master was killed by him, and the sect treasure, Black Mountain Seal, had fallen into his hands.
What remained were merely the few stray cats and dogs of the Black Mountain Sect, aside from the fearless Supreme Elder. Even if these escaped, it wouldn’t be much of a problem.
For this reason, he did not want to put too much pressure on them, to avoid causing excessive losses to the Demon Suppression Army under his command.
Upon seeing the enemy retreat and clear a path for the people of the Black Mountain Sect, a ruthless smile spread across Jiang Ku’s old face.
Some of the martial artists who did not manage to escape in time were dragged into the Thunder Tribulation, causing the range of his ‘1-3 Thunder Tribulation’ to expand again. The black clouds in the sky became denser, and the developing power of the Thunder Tribulation increased further.
“Boom!”
At the moment when the pitch-black clouds collided completely, a thunderous sound was heard, and a massive lightning bolt fell like a mountain, striking the ground.
“Ah…”
The martial artists who were drawn into the Thunder Tribulation screamed and evaded with all their strength, but no matter whether their realms were the Transforming Origin, Origin Fluid or Gold Body, their speed was no match for the lightning bolts, especially those in the Thunder Tribulation with consciousness.
In just one encounter, those martial artists who were drawn into it had their bodies blown to pieces, their bright red blood dyeing the world a bloody red.
Jiang Ku, the one who triggered the Thunder Tribulation, received the most terrifying lightning. The thick, horrifying lightning fell straight from the sky, ruthlessly striking him.
This lightning could not be dodged – it completely enclosed him. The heavy electric energy filled the world, allowing people far away to feel its terrifying power.
Boom!
The purple lightning fell, and its extraordinary power exploded, instantly smiting Jiang Ku’s gold body into a bloody mess. Golden blood dripped from the air, staining the mountain peak golden.
From a distance, Lu Yun watched this scene, his heart pounding.
At the same time, he had a premonition that if he could withstand just one of these terrifying lightning strikes, his Thunderbolt Intent would undergo a qualitative improvement.
However, this was the ‘1-3 Thunder Tribulation’ one had to withstand in order to advance to the Rune Seed Realm. Not only was there one bolt of lightning, but he would also not be able to withstand the stronger and more terrifying second and third lightning strikes.
The Thunder Tribulation during the advancement to the Rune Seed Realm is known as the ‘1-3 Thunder Tribulation’, with three different intensities of lightning strikes.
The first lightning strike is the weakest, and most half-step Rune Seed Realm martial artists can resist it with their sturdy gold body.
The power of the second lightning strike is slightly stronger, roughly twice that of the first. Half of those who undergo the tribulation can persist through it.
The third lightning strike is the most terrifying – twice as powerful as the second. Almost all martial artists who advance to the Rune Seed Realm fall during this final lightning strike.
Now, even with the first lightning strike, Lu Yun did not feel very confident.
Because, the two Gold Body Realm powerhouses who were accidentally drawn in could not withstand the bombardment of the first lightning strike and died instantly on the spot.
Although he was not at the Gold Body Realm or the peak of the Gold Body, his realm was merely at the Origin Fluid. His body had not yet completed its transformation, and he was still far from the strength of a true peak Gold Body Realm powerhouse.
“Once this man has passed his tribulation, this battle for the destruction of the Black Mountain Sect will most likely officially end. I must seize this time to thoroughly scavenge for resources.”
Lu Yun murmured to himself and secretly left.
Jiang Ku, having been immersed in the half-step Rune Seed Realm for many years, managed to withstand it all even though many martial artists were swept up in the ‘1-3 thunder tribulation,’ amplifying its intensity significantly.
At this point, despite being severely injured and bleeding golden blood, his aura had become even stronger.
Every time he survived a thunder tribulation, his body would grow stronger due to the tribulation’s blessing. After the Rune Seed absorbed the tribulation power, it would become more refined.
However, the damage inflicted on the body by the tribulation power is irreversible, indicating that Jiang Ku will face the second thunder tribulation with his broken body.
“General Wei, do you think this Supreme Elder from Black Mountain Sect can successfully cross the tribulation?” Earth-rank Demon Extermination General Shang Cang asked with some concern.
If their adversary manages to advance to the Rune Seed Realm, it may be difficult for them to stop him.
If he does achieve the state of Rune Seed Realm and chooses to escape rather than fight, it would be nearly impossible to kill him without overwhelming power.
“No worries. Even if he survives the first thunder tribulation, he may not weather the second. Not to mention, the third thunder tribulation is far more formidable than the previous two,” Wei Zongcheng said with a calm demeanor, showing no concern.
Even if Jiang Ku miraculously survives all three thunder tribulations, he would be heavily injured and surrounded by many people, with no chance of escape.
“Boom!”
The world was filled with Intense Brightness and nothing could be seen. This was the second thunder tribulation brewing, thunderbolts colliding in the black cloud sea, unleashing unparalleled power. The momentum was so great that it shook the void, causing everyone to tremble involuntarily and run for their lives.
Anyone could tell just how powerful and terrifying this thunder tribulation was – even the strongest combatant in the Rune Seed Realm would likely only possess comparable power.
A figure dashed out from the middle: the Supreme Elder of the Black Mountain Sect. He was glowing all over, with golden runes appearing all over his body, forming a pair of golden wings. With a light shake, the wings split the sky and earth.
“Golden Rune Wings!” Wei Zongcheng was taken aback upon seeing this – the thunderbolts falling from the sky were almost half blocked by his wings.
“Hold back!” Jiang Ku roared, his gold-colored wings fluttering and wrapped in countless runes, crackling as they resisted the thunderbolts from the sky, fiercely absorbing the tribulation power within them.
“This guy has actually fused the Rune Seed with his physical body, he’s forcefully pursuing the path of physical enlightenment?” Wei Zongcheng was slightly surprised.
Physical enlightenment is the complete fusion of the Rune Seed Realm with the body, which signifies that after advancing to the Rune Seed Realm, there are no further prospects for progress.
However, this approach has one advantage: it greatly strengthens the physical body, thereby significantly increasing the likelihood of surviving the 1-3 thunder tribulation.
“No wonder he appeared sturdy and strong at first glance, with a powerful body and an abundance of vitality. Turns out he has embarked on the path of physical enlightenment.”
Wei Zongcheng glanced at the three people next to him: Earth-rank Demon Extermination General Shang Cang, Elder Lei Canghe from the Flying Spirit Martial Academy, and Elder Tan Chen from the South Sun Martial Academy. He said, “This person has fused the Rune Seed with his body, pursuing physical enlightenment. There is a certain chance that he may survive the thunder tribulation.
Once the thunder tribulation has ended, I will deliver a fatal blow to him. You three, prepare for defense. At no cost should he manage to escape.”
If a combatant in the Rune Seed Realm manages to escape, then their mission to exterminate the Black Mountain Sect would have failed by half.
He absolutely would not allow this outcome to occur.
“Alright!”
After exchanging a glance, Shang Cang, Lei Canghe, and Tan Chen moved to occupy three different directions to thoroughly block Jiang Ku’s escape routes.
Meanwhile, Wei Zongcheng’s golden eyes were fixed intently on Jiang Ku amidst the thunder tribulation.
At this moment, Jiang Ku had survived the second thunder tribulation. The injuries to his flesh became even graver, but his power had become even more terrifying. The pair of wings, composed of golden runes that appeared on his body, became more solid after absorbing the tribulation power.
Rumble!
In the sky above, the more terrifying tribulation cloud gathered, causing rolling thunder.
“I hope you don’t die under this thunder tribulation!”
Wei Zongcheng murmured softly. A silver-white spear materialized from the void behind him.