However, just as the two demonic creatures were about to pounce on Lei Qianjiao.
Suddenly, their bodies trembled violently, and then they exploded without any warning!
Lei Qianjiao's eyes snapped open, finding the sudden turn of events unbelievable.
She subconsciously asked, "Wu Tian?"
But her only reply was a hearty laugh: "Haha, you are the Saintess of my Holy Thunder Sect, you cannot die here."
"Otherwise, I, your old Sect Master, would bear a great sin."
The voice, of unknown origin, covered the entire sky, sounding as majestic as heavenly thunder.
Simultaneously, the dark clouds that had dispersed moments ago suddenly gathered again.
Instantly, the entire sky was once again shrouded in darkness.
Upon hearing this voice, even Shi Tian Mo Di's body trembled fiercely, and he exclaimed in shock:
"This voice is... How is this possible, how can this be!"
The hearty laugh echoed again, with a touch of carefree amusement: "Shi Tian Mo Di, after so long, I didn't expect you to still be so despicable, playing such tricks on a junior."
"Such shameful acts truly tarnish your status as one of the Twelve Heavenly Demon Emperors."
As the voice resounded again, rolling thunder rumbled within the dark clouds.
It was as if welcoming the arrival of a king!
Soon, lightning of extreme brilliance converged in the sky.
A majestic figure appeared in everyone's sight.
He was a man of extraordinary presence.
His age was indiscernible, his long hair danced freely, exuding an unparalleled aura of detachment.
Though his tall, slender frame was not overtly muscular, his appearance brought a profound sense of security to the entire world.
Standing tall and imposing, like a mountain rooted in the earth.
These two phrases seemed perfectly suited to him!
Upon seeing this man, the green flames in Shi Tian Mo Di's eyes became even more agitated.
As if facing something terrifying, he trembled all over and pointed at the man, saying:
"It's really you! How can you still be alive!"
A faint smile graced the man's handsome face as he replied:
"If you can live, why can't I?"
"Shi Tian Mo Di, let it end here. Both of us perished many years ago, why dwell on current matters?"
Shi Tian Mo Di took some time to suppress his turbulent emotions.
Then, in an extremely somber tone, he said, "I truly never dreamed that you would reappear."
"But what foolishness are you speaking? I, Shi Tian Mo Di, am inherently immortal and indestructible."
"You should have realized this when you killed me back then."
"We demons are not easily defeated. For you to expect us to give up is pure fantasy!"
Shi Tian Mo Di's words did not provoke the slightest anger in the man.
Instead, his eyes, as brilliant as a galaxy, held a hint of mockery as he said:
"Is that so? Now you admit that I was the one who executed you?"
"But I recall when you were speaking to this junior just now, you claimed that you were the one who killed me!"
Shi Tian Mo Di was taken aback by the man's sudden words and asked in a deep voice:
"When did you begin to exist?"
The man smiled and said, "This Thunder God Immortal Realm is my domain. I exist at all times."
"Did you think I didn't know you were reviving?"
"It's just that, like you, I am in a weakened state, and thus did not wish to act rashly."
"Otherwise, how could I have allowed you to become like this?"
Shi Tian Mo Di retorted, "Is that so? If that's the case, why have you appeared now?"
"Didn't you say that those who have perished need not concern themselves with current affairs? Then you shouldn't be here!"
The man sighed and smiled, "I did not wish to reveal myself, but I had no choice."
"Here, one is my Holy Thunder Sect's Saintess, and the other is my successor. Therefore, I must save them."
"Moreover, my successor is the savior of this entire world. His existence is far more important than mine."
"Therefore, he must live, they both must live."
"Meaning..." Hearing the man's words, Shi Tian Mo Di quickly looked down.
In a somber tone, he said, "So that's how it is... You scoundrel, you've made me a stepping stone for him!"
The man smiled and said, "He was already on the verge of a breakthrough. With such a good opportunity, why not seize it?"
Then, he loudly called out, "Wu Tian! How do you feel now!"
At this moment, a pair of eyes, shimmering with brilliant lightning, lit up within the swirling yellow dust!
Immediately, an aura far exceeding the Immortal Realm erupted, completely dispersing the dust!
A figure, condensed from lightning, shot up from the ground into the high heavens!
Then, a powerful voice, louder than the thunder, reverberated through the entire sky!
"Thank you, Lord Thunder God, for your assistance! I have now broken through! I feel great!"
The man glanced at Wu Tian, then smiled with great admiration, "Well done, young one."
"To achieve such a feat at your age is something few could accomplish, even in my era."
Wu Tian declared loudly, "Lord Thunder God's righteousness is beyond compare, and we are far from reaching it!"
"But we shall strive with all our might, inherit the will of our ancestors, expel evil and demons, and protect this world!"
As he spoke these words, Wu Tian's gaze remained locked with the man's.
There was no trace of guilt or pretense, clearly speaking from the heart.
The more the man looked at Wu Tian, the more satisfied he became, nodding and smiling, "Excellent, excellent!"
"For me, the Thunder God, to have a successor like you is a blessing from heaven, haha."
Hearing the man's words, a wave of intense shock surged into everyone's eyes.
Wu Tian's earlier address to the man had already caused them bewilderment.
But the man's self-proclamation at this moment undoubtedly stirred a tempest in their hearts!
Thunder God!
This man before them was none other than the legendary Thunder God!
Such a revelation was utterly unbelievable!
Subsequently, the Thunder God said to Wu Tian, "Since you possess such resolve, I must protect you even more."
"Rest assured, with me here today, you will surely survive."
"Now that I have revealed myself, why not take this opportunity to completely eliminate Shi Tian Mo Di?"
"Lest he become a future menace and continue to wreak havoc upon the world."