Boom...
Just as everyone was about to make a move, a thunderous roar echoed, sending ripples throughout Lion Peak. Unsure of what was happening, they saw lightning surging across the sky, exuding immense power.
"This is..."
Peony stood stunned, her eyes wide with terror. "Could this be a lightning tribulation?"
"Indeed, it is a lightning tribulation!"
Gui Ying spoke, "I truly didn't expect him to be able to trigger a lightning tribulation. This is becoming interesting. Could the first place this time truly belong to him?"
Jian Bei, however, frowned. Triggering a lightning tribulation upon breaking through to the Saint realm meant one was a heavenly prodigy. Lu Fan achieving this was indeed surprising. However, the aura of this tribulation was incredibly vast, unlike an ordinary one, and its presence did not seem to be that of a Saint realm tribulation.
"Not good, something is terribly wrong!"
The old village chief was astonished, his brow furrowed even deeper. Although Lu Fan was about to break through to the Saint realm and had triggered a heavenly lightning tribulation, this tribulation was no ordinary one. If it were to descend, Lu Fan might not be able to withstand it.
Concurrently, those in the training ground grew solemn, afraid to approach Lu Fan for fear of being implicated in his lightning tribulation. Such terrifying lightning power, even for them as Saints, was not something they dared to face lightly.
"How could this brat summon such potent lightning power? Even a King-level lightning tribulation wouldn't be this fearsome!"
"Who knows! This brat is truly defying the heavens, but we don't need to deal with him. Under such a formidable lightning tribulation, he is surely doomed!"
The many Saints present spoke one after another, their eyes filled with apprehension. Such a terrifying lightning tribulation, once it descended, was not something ordinary individuals could resist. Lu Fan, not yet at the Saint realm, had already triggered such a fearsome tribulation, naturally astonishing many.
Lu Fan hovered in the void, his brow also furrowed. He could clearly sense the terrifying nature of the lightning tribulation, and his heart felt a sense of bitterness. Even if he withdrew his aura now, this tribulation would not simply vanish. His only recourse was to forcefully resist it.
"As expected, someone like him cannot even be tolerated by heaven!" Su Dan Xiao Shuo Wang
Peony burst into laughter. "This is all for the best. I'll watch and see if this brat can survive under such a powerful lightning tribulation!"
"Don't celebrate too soon. Being able to trigger such a potent lightning tribulation indicates extremely high talent. If he is allowed to grow, he might become the ultimate trump card of the Assassin Dynasty!" Gui Ying said with a faint smile. "What I say will never be wrong."
"If he can truly withstand this tribulation, he would indeed be qualified to become my closed-door disciple, and might even have a chance to oversee Lion Peak!"
Jian Bei stated directly, suddenly feeling a surge of anticipation for Lu Fan. He was desperately seeking such excellent young individuals. If it were as Gui Ying predicted, it would be ideal.
Bai Mian Shu Sheng stood to the side, his brow furrowed. In his heart, the position of the branch leader had always belonged to him, and he would not tolerate anyone interfering. Thus, a strange sense of hostility towards Lu Fan instantly arose within him.
"Senior Brother Bai Mian, you seem displeased? Could it be that you believe the branch leader position rightfully belongs to you?" Gui Ying suddenly smiled.
"Gui Ying, don't spout nonsense here. I have never said such a thing!" Bai Mian Shu Sheng frowned. "Although we share the same master, your words are highly inappropriate!"
"I was merely speaking casually. Senior Brother Bai Mian, please do not take it to heart. After all, if it were not intended, you would not have taken it to heart!"
Gui Ying smiled faintly and shrugged, appearing quite nonchalant.
Peony also chuckled lightly. Seeing Bai Mian Shu Sheng's expression change so drastically, she naturally felt quite pleased.
Meanwhile, in the purgatory, Lu Fan had already levitated into the air. He endured several surges of the powerful lightning, yet there were no issues, as if the lightning had no effect on him.
"Such a powerful physique! No wonder he is so reckless!"
Peony exclaimed in shock, "Such potent lightning power is like a mere itch on him. Can he truly survive this lightning tribulation!"
"I doubt it!"
Jian Bei shook his head. "The true terror of a lightning tribulation lies at the end. This is merely a warm-up. Moreover, this tribulation is gradually forming into a sea of lightning. Once it becomes a sea of lightning, it will be no trivial matter!"
"Sea of lightning?"
Gui Ying's brow furrowed slightly, and he looked towards the sky. Indeed, he saw a sea of lightning gradually forming above. Once the sea of lightning was formed, the lightning would pour down like a flood, and at that point, even a King-level expert would be unable to resist.
"This brat is truly something, how could he trigger such terrifying lightning!"
Frowning slightly, Gui Ying was somewhat moved. He did not wish for Lu Fan to die so easily, but he was helpless now. After all, this matter was not something he could control; it was the will of heaven.
Boom...
Another thunderous roar echoed. Lu Fan stood up abruptly, allowing the lightning to cleanse his body. Enduring the pain of the lightning, and tempered by it, Lu Fan's physical strength grew stronger, which was naturally beneficial to him.
Within the purgatory, numerous killing Saints hid in corners, fearing any contact with the lightning power. If they were to be touched by the aura of the heavenly tribulation, they might be forced to undergo the tribulation as well, from which they would find it difficult to escape. After all, this lightning tribulation was extremely terrifying and not something they could resist.
"No, the aura of this lightning tribulation is wrong!"
Jian Bei shook his head. "Could this be the Nine Dragon Lightning Tribulation!"
As soon as the words fell, within the sea of lightning, a colossal lightning dragon surged towards Lu Fan, its roar deafening, appearing utterly terrifying.
Everyone present retreated, their eyes filled with dread. They were well aware that such a fearsome lightning tribulation was not something they could resist. Even Jian Bei took a few steps back, a hint of panic in his heart.
"Master, are even you afraid of this Nine Dragon Lightning Tribulation?" Peony asked.
"The Nine Dragon Lightning Tribulation is no ordinary tribulation. I recall encountering the Nine Dragon Lightning Tribulation when I broke through to the Saint King realm!"
Jian Bei recalled the past, his heart filled with a sense of dread. "I barely managed to endure it, but at that time, I was already a Saint King, and this brat has not even reached the Saint realm. How could he trigger the Nine Dragon Lightning Tribulation!"
Bai Mian Shu Sheng stood to the side, a smile curling at the corner of his lips. With this, Lu Fan was surely doomed.