"Buzz..."
The moment the young man's voice fell, the enormous palace immediately let out a startling hum, releasing an utterly terrifying might that forcibly enveloped him.
"Don't!"
"I was joking!"
"How can you not take a joke..."
The young man's expression instantly turned extremely ugly, and he hurriedly forced out a dry laugh.
This aura was far too terrifying. Even he could not resist it.
Before he could finish speaking, however, a powerful suction force surged from within the enormous palace.
The heavy, towering doors slowly opened a crack, pulling his body bit by bit toward the palace.
"What are you trying to do?"
"Ten Thousand Lightning, Gather!"
The young man's expression darkened as he sensed a heart-palpitating aura from within the palace.
He hurriedly shouted in anger, intending to draw upon the entire Sea of Lightning below and form a defense.
Unfortunately, the power around him seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force, rushing into the palace ahead of him.
Very quickly, he discovered that all the power within his body had been absorbed by the enormous palace.
His expression turned rather grim, and scenes from his life on that blue planet involuntarily surfaced before his eyes.
Sure enough, it wasn't easy making a living in the Primordial World!
Was he going to be sucked dry by this mysterious and powerful palace just because he had said a few wrong words?
No, strictly speaking, he had transformed from a lightning spirit. Shouldn't that mean he would be sucked into dried lightning instead?
This was way too unlucky. Why hadn't he just stayed a lightning spirit? Why had he made a bet with this lousy palace?
Why transform at all?
Buzz!
Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace successfully bound! The first level of the Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace has been opened. You may obtain a Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority! Accept?
Just as Mo Wen felt that he had been completely drained, an incomparably crisp and pleasant voice suddenly rang in his ears.
Mo Wen instinctively replied, "Accept!"
Host has obtained a Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority: Transformation Thunder Tribulation!
The instant that voice ended, his body was abruptly sucked into the enormous palace.
The interior of the palace was exceptionally luxurious, resplendent in gold and jade, and imposing beyond measure.
At the very front of the palace stood a massive black-gold throne. Lightning flickered across it, stirring a familiar feeling within Mo Wen.
It seemed that their power had been absorbed by that throne.
This caused him to walk toward the enormous black-gold throne unconsciously and slowly settle onto it.
The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority has been released! Those who contribute to restoring the Heavenly Dao will obtain control over the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority! First-stage Thunder Tribulation unlocked! Second-stage Thunder Tribulation unlocked! ... Ninth-stage Thunder Tribulation unlocked!
Another series of crisp sounds rang out.
Immediately afterward, a powerful force shot directly out of the palace, appearing atop Buzhou Mountain before surging toward the heavens.
"Rumble..."
In an instant, heaven and earth trembled. Terrifying Heavenly Dao Might surged forth like a tidal wave, forming a massive vortex that seemed incomparably excited.
"What happened?"
"Heavenly Dao Might has descended again. What exactly has occurred?"
"Could a great calamity be about to arise?"
"..."
For a time, supreme might blanketed the Primordial World, causing the minds of the Myriad Races' experts, and even many Saints, to tremble.
"The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority has appeared, restoring part of the Heavenly Dao's incompleteness!"
"From this moment onward, those of the Myriad Races who transform may undergo the Transformation Thunder Tribulation Trial, tempering their bodies with lightning!"
"Those who survive the Thunder Tribulation may eliminate part of their calamity power and receive Heavenly Dao Blessing!"
"..."
Wave after wave of Heavenly Dao Voice resounded within and beyond the Primordial World.
For a time, all living beings of the Myriad Races wore shocked expressions.
Transformation required undergoing tribulation?
They could temper their bodies with Tribulation Lightning?
They could eliminate calamity power?
And even receive Heavenly Dao Blessing?
This was simply a blessing for the Myriad Races of the Primordial World!
Upon hearing this, the faces of the Primordial World's Myriad Races filled with joy.
However, after their excitement faded, traces of doubt arose in their hearts.
Why had this Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority suddenly appeared?
Could it be that a Saint had gained some insight?
Or had that one in Zixiao Palace employed some immense Mystical Power?
Kunlun Mountain, Three Purities Hall!
Taiqing, Yuanshi, and Tongtian all wore puzzled expressions.
"Eldest Brother, back then, Demon Ancestor Rahu established the Demonic Dao and could only contend with Teacher by using it to restore the Heavenly Dao!"
"Teacher also established the Immortal Dao, restoring the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority!"
"Now that the Transformation Thunder Tribulation has appeared, who established it?"
"Could this be Teacher's arrangement?"
"..."
Yuanshi turned to look at Taiqing, his voice full of gravity.
"Second Brother's words are not without reason!"
"If this Transformation Thunder Tribulation is controlled by the Heavenly Dao, it may benefit all of our disciples!"
"But if it is not controlled by the Heavenly Dao, then its benefits and dangers will be difficult to predict!"
"..."
Tongtian also spoke in agreement.
Even as Saints, they could not sense the origin of this matter, so they naturally felt somewhat uncertain.
"It seems that we brothers must visit Zixiao Palace and consult Teacher!"
Taiqing pondered for several breaths, then rose and headed outside Three Purities Hall.
Yuanshi and Tongtian hurriedly followed. They too wished to seek answers from Teacher.
It was not only them. Jieyin and Zhunti, who were returning to the Western Teachings, as well as Nuwa, who had yet to return to Nuwa Palace, all stopped, changed direction, and headed beyond the Primordial World.
At a time like this, the only one who likely knew the reason behind such a matter was their Teacher.
Beyond the Primordial World, within an enormous palace emanating astonishing might!
A tall old man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze likewise flickering with deep confusion.
At the same time, an astonishing Heavenly Dao Might appeared above him, enveloping his body.
The old man's expression hardened. He hurriedly rose and asked, "May I ask the Heavenly Dao, which being should be chosen as the controller of this Transformation Thunder Tribulation?"
As the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor of the Primordial World, he could naturally learn many things through the Heavenly Dao.
Yet he discovered that he could not control this Transformation Thunder Tribulation.
Could it be that this authority had already been bestowed by the Heavenly Dao upon some unknown existence?
Or did the Heavenly Dao not wish for him to control it, restricting his investigation?
If so, which existence had taken control of this Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority?
"Buzz..."
At that moment, the Heavenly Dao trembled, its might slowly circulating and revealing boundless profundity.
Unfortunately, there was not the slightest response.
Hongjun's expression tightened slightly, but he did not dare ask again.
However, he had no intention of ending his investigation there.
Since the Heavenly Dao would not answer, there had to be some secret involved. The more that was the case, the more he wanted to uncover the truth.
Perhaps this was an opportunity that could help him break free from the Heavenly Dao's control in the future.
At this thought, Hongjun's aura rapidly receded.
The Heavenly Dao Might also vanished, restoring the palace to tranquility.
Hongjun flicked his sleeve, raised his head once more, and looked toward the Primordial World.
At the summit of Buzhou Mountain, within that mysterious space, inside the Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace!
Mo Wen looked around and actually saw, upon one of the walls, the scene of the Primordial World's Heavenly Dao issuing its Imperial Decree just moments ago.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Was it really okay to be this high-profile?
Wouldn't those Saints and the Dao Ancestor be searching with all their might for him, the Thunder Tribulation Controller, right about now?
As far as he knew, Quasi-Saints were everywhere in the Primordial World, while Great Luo were as common as dogs...
As a tiny lightning spirit that had only just transformed and was most likely merely at the Grand Golden Immortal level, he was as fragile as a newborn before those Great Powers.
Now that he had obtained this Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's Authority and controlled the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, if his identity, cultivation, and hiding place were exposed, the leaders of every race—even the Saints—would surely come searching for him with all their might.
At that point, he would not even know where to hide. He would very likely become a moving "treasure," pursued and intercepted by every side.
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