In the void, behind Li Xiaotian, a dark avenue appeared, leading to an unknown realm of nothingness, filled with mystery and eeriness, swallowing all light.
At this moment, all the trial-takers, including the nine high-level beings Shen Ming and Mo Tian, felt their hearts unsettled. They finally understood the full Dao rhyme of Li Xiaotian's Devouring Great Dao.
Destruction, power, unfathomable.
Everyone's eyes flickered with greed. A Great Dao that had never appeared in the universe made their hearts uneasy.
A new Great Dao represented a higher future achievement, with a high probability of becoming one of the top powerhouses in the universe, even surpassing all the well-known powerhouses of the present.
The reason Li Xiaotian was universally opposed was not only because he was a blasphemer, wanted by the Divine Realm, but also because of his Devouring Great Dao.
Possessing a treasure without having the strength to protect it brought calamity. The universe was inherently cruel, with immutable survival laws since time immemorial: survival of the fittest, respect for the strong.
Powerful things would be sought after and fought over by many beings.
Now that Li Xiaotian's Devouring Great Dao had manifested, those trial-takers who were originally hesitant to attack Li Xiaotian began to have ideas.
After all, even obtaining a trace of Dao rhyme might allow them to comprehend a new Great Dao. For them, this was an opportunity to defy fate.
"Rumble!"
The lightning tribulation finally appeared, erupting with earth-shattering sounds. A sea of lightning emerged in the sky, emitting colorful light, rippling with chaotic energy, shrouded in mist, pressing down on collapsing star rivers and shattering the universe.
As soon as it appeared, its terrifying power affected all surrounding stars, causing them to explode and star rivers to fall. This sight made people tremble and feel chills.
All the trial-takers' faces changed, and they gasped, their eyes filled with horror.
They had never seen such a terrifying lightning tribulation. Its immense power made them feel like ants. They even felt that if they accidentally rushed out into this sea of lightning, they might be instantly crushed to pieces.
"What... what kind of lightning tribulation is this?"
Some trial-takers couldn't help but speak, their expressions shocked.
"Chaos Lightning Tribulation! Legend has it that the lightning tribulation experienced by that supreme being of the God Clan was the Chaos Lightning Tribulation!"
Someone spoke, their voice trembling slightly, clearly terrified.
Upon hearing this, many trial-takers' faces changed drastically. They felt their hearts pounding violently, and their bodies seemed to turn ice-cold.
At this moment, the nine high-level beings hidden in the unknown realm could no longer sit still. Shen Ming, who had always been calm, also stood up, staring intently at Li Xiaotian, his heart filled with killing intent.
Mo Tian even revealed his true form, his demonic blade clenching in his hand with a "crack." His heart was filled with jealousy and unwillingness.
Li Xiaotian's third lightning tribulation had caused them all to lose their composure.
"Boom!"
The sea of lightning became even more violent and boundless. This broken void became the source of destruction, where everything was annihilated, and nothing remained.
All the trial-takers were stiff all over, unable to move even a single hair. They witnessed an unprecedented sight: a pool of lightning floated in the void, descending countless bolts of lightning, engulfing the entire star field.
The entire star field transformed into an ocean of lightning, with lightning snakes dancing wildly, crackling and popping, like a vast army charging, deafening, and making all the trial-takers tremble in fear.
Li Xiaotian roared to the sky, his eyes bursting with dazzling brilliance. His entire body surged with blood qi, his battle attire fluttering in the wind. An immensely powerful aura erupted from his body, resonating with heaven and earth.
He was like a peerless War Immortal, his aura awe-inspiring. Two beams of dazzling light shot from his eyes, illuminating the entire sky.
"Bang!"
The next instant, Li Xiaotian stepped on the void, streaking across the sky like a meteor, directly confronting the descending lightning.
"Chira!"
He swung his right arm, unleashing the World-Destroying Fist, creating a torrent of silvery-white light rain, and smashing into the center of the sea of lightning.
He reached out his left hand, unleashing the Creation Fist. His fist burned fiercely, illuminating the eight directions and ten domains, endlessly brilliant.
"Dong!"
One fist destroyed the world, and one fist created it. Golden rays of light permeated the air. The fist imprints were like mountains, sealing the firmament, unleashing a cascade of brilliant light rain.
He bathed in the Chaos Lightning Tribulation, his body scorched, but his eyes shot out dazzling light, possessing an aura that looked down upon all directions.
The Chaos Lightning Tribulation was too powerful. Each strike contained a wisp of Dao rule, which caused Li Xiaotian severe injuries. His body was blackened, his flesh peeled back, and he bled profusely.
However, he remained brave and unyielding, still fighting against the surging lightning with all his might, engaging in fierce combat with punches and kicks.
"Boom!"
Abruptly, brilliant divine radiance erupted from Li Xiaotian's chest. His bloodline was ignited, spewing forth auspicious rays, cluster after cluster, like successive divine suns exploding, illuminating all directions.
Li Xiaotian's bloodline was ascending, completely ignited. His blood was boiling, and his vital energy surged like a raging river. He seemed to be undergoing a transformation.
He was enduring the tribulation with all his might, and at the same time, he was not letting go of any opportunity to improve his strength, using the power of the Chaos Lightning Tribulation to temper his physique.
His blood boiled, and runes flowed within every drop of blood, permeating his entire body, making his body crystal clear and radiating with precious light.
The bones in his body also glowed. Each bone was surrounded by runes, as if transformed into stars, shining brightly.
Golden flames burned within his bone marrow, incinerating impurities, refining his essence, transforming it into divine matter, and filling in his deficiencies.
Li Xiaotian strode forward, emanating immeasurable light from his body. At this moment, his speed reached its peak, turning him into a flash of lightning, gone in an instant.
It was a miraculous scene. His body was blood-red, burning like a flame. His bloodline surged, and divine light permeated every inch of his skin, crystal clear and dazzling.
"Crack."
A faint crisp sound echoed. A tiny scar appeared on his skin, but it healed instantly.
At this moment, his physique had been further strengthened, a remarkably heaven-defying transformation.
Half-step High-level!
At this moment, all the trial-takers fell silent, utterly quiet. Their eyes were fixed on Li Xiaotian within the lightning tribulation. They knew that Li Xiaotian's tribulation had reached its critical juncture.
"Rumble!"
Immeasurable lightning struck down, submerging the star system. It instantly became a spectacle of brilliance, with endless lightning descending and engulfing Li Xiaotian.
"Weng!"
Just then, fluctuations emanated from the unknown region at the edge of the universe. Heart-palpitating auras were transmitted, causing many trial-takers' expressions to change on the spot.
"Those few are about to make their move!"
Someone whispered, their eyes flashing with sharp light.
"It's time for it to end. Otherwise, if he really succeeds in his tribulation, who in the ninth stage can be his opponent?"
"He must die this time!"
"With the nine high-level beings making a move, plus some opportunists, hehe, this time, even if Li Xiaotian possesses heaven-defying abilities, he will surely die!"