"Hmph!"
"How could This Emperor be the sort to launch a sneak attack?"
"This strike is merely to seek an explanation for the citizens of our demon race!"
"If you can withstand it, This Emperor may consider sparing your life and allowing you to join the demon race, becoming its youngest Demon God!"
Taiyi was no fool. So many Great Powers had expressed their displeasure, and he could not be too high-profile.
If this strike failed to kill Kong Xuan, he would be unable to make another move.
He might as well take this chance to threaten Kong Xuan. Perhaps he could settle this grudge and subdue a promising subordinate.
"To hell with your Demon God!"
"If you have the guts, wait until I pass the Transformation Thunder Tribulation and my strength rises, then I'll settle today's score with your demon race one by one!"
The fury in Kong Xuan's heart could no longer be contained, and he roared angrily at Taiyi.
However, Taiyi did not abandon his attack because of Kong Xuan's words.
Taking advantage of the Saints' wariness toward Nuwa, the astonishing Black Arrow had already struck Kong Xuan's defensive barrier.
Boom!
A massive roar immediately rang out.
The terrifying might forcibly shattered Kong Xuan's defensive barrier.
Then, with a tremor, the Black Arrow continued falling toward Kong Xuan.
Most of Kong Xuan's strength was focused on guarding against the Tribulation Lightning above. At this moment, he could only summon a wisp of Five-Colored Divine Light to meet the Black Arrow.
Unfortunately, the Black Arrow had already broken through his defenses.
Though that wisp of Five-Colored Divine Light greatly weakened the Black Arrow, it still could not stop it completely.
"It's over!"
Kong Xuan could not help but let out a mournful cry, filled with rage, frustration, and unwillingness.
He knew that if this strike landed, even if it did not kill him, he would be severely injured.
After that, he would likely be unable to continue surviving this Nine-Nine Transformation Thunder Tribulation.
At that moment, Mo Wen's Divine Sense, hidden within the Tribulation Clouds, trembled slightly.
Since when had Taiyi become so sinister?
The dignified Eastern Emperor of the demon race, a Quasi-Saint expert, had actually attacked Kong Xuan directly. Did he have no shame at all?
Under normal circumstances, even if Taiyi killed Kong Xuan, Mo Wen could not be bothered to care.
But now, he had painstakingly sent down this Thunder Tribulation for Kong Xuan precisely so Kong Xuan could successfully transcend it, allowing him to see what the reward would be.
Was Taiyi not clearly opposing him by acting now?
What, did he think he could bully the Tribulation Transcender however he wanted beneath the Transformation Thunder Tribulation?
Had he asked him?
"Looks like if I don't take a risk and teach Taiyi a lesson, he won't know how to restrain himself!"
As he pondered, Mo Wen had already made his decision.
His Divine Sense trembled, immediately drawing upon the might of the Tribulation Lightning and locking onto the Black Arrow.
Rumble...
Just as Kong Xuan thought he would be unable to survive this Thunder Tribulation, the Tribulation Lightning that had been striking him suddenly trembled and actually changed direction, blasting toward the Black Arrow.
"Hm?"
Sensing this scene, the Saints present, as well as Taiyi, were all stunned.
What was going on?
Had this Tribulation Lightning gained intelligence and decided to help Kong Xuan?
Boom!
Before the Saints could comprehend what was happening, the terrifying might of the Tribulation Lightning had already slammed fiercely into the Black Arrow, erupting with an astonishing roar.
The Terrifying Lightning Glow and Destructive Power made the Black Arrow halt abruptly.
This eased Kong Xuan's pressure, allowing him to dodge aside and raise his defensive barrier once more.
"This..."
Taiyi, who was controlling the Black Arrow, suddenly shuddered.
He abruptly discovered that the terrifying might of the Tribulation Lightning had locked onto him as well.
Rumble...
Before he could figure out the reason, one bolt after another of terrifying Tribulation Lightning suddenly condensed within the Tribulation Clouds.
All the ninth-layer Tribulation Lightning of the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation emerged.
One terrifying Thunder Dragon after another seemed to have gained sentience as they let out furious roars at Taiyi.
"It directly locked onto Taiyi?"
"Could Heavenly Dao have become enraged?"
"Was it because of that strike just now?"
"Or does Thunder Tribulation Control not lie in Heavenly Dao's hands?"
"..."
Taiqing, Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Jieyin all revealed thoughtful expressions, swiftly sending out Divine Sense to investigate the surroundings of the Tribulation Clouds.
Although they would gladly see Taiyi anger Heavenly Dao and be punished, this scene was simply too strange. Perhaps it was part of the secret they had been unable to investigate.
"Not good!"
"Retreat at once!"
"That strike may have enraged the Thunder Tribulation. You must not remain here!"
Nuwa, standing behind Taiyi, wore a grave expression.
After investigating, she had not sensed any decree from Heavenly Dao.
This showed that there must be a reason beyond her ability to investigate.
Thus, it would be best for Taiyi to retreat farther away, lest those terrifying bolts of Tribulation Lightning truly blast toward him.
"Hehehe!"
"So you dared to sneak attack me!"
"Let's see how you clean this up now!"
Within the encirclement of Terrifying Lightning Glow, Kong Xuan burst into laughter.
He had not expected the Tribulation Lightning to actively protect him.
However, he knew that all the remaining Tribulation Lightning had locked onto Taiyi as well.
Therefore, even if he could not survive this Transformation Thunder Tribulation, Taiyi would still suffer the Thunder Tribulation's bombardment.
"This... damn junior!"
"This Emperor will definitely settle this score with you in the future!"
Taiyi naturally sensed the terrifying might of the Tribulation Lightning. His face darkened as he shouted angrily at Kong Xuan and spat out several threats.
Then, his figure moved swiftly, intending to follow Nuwa's advice and leave first.
Rumble...
However, the moment Taiyi began to move, the terrifying Thunder Dragons above came crashing down in a frenzy.
Their target was no longer Kong Xuan. Instead, they gathered together and blasted toward Taiyi.
Only wisps of fine Lightning Glow separated from them and fell toward Kong Xuan.
"Why is this happening?"
"Could this Transformation Thunder Tribulation be Kong Xuan's real father or something?"
"This isn't This Emperor's Thunder Tribulation, so why are they all coming for me?"
Taiyi felt immensely aggrieved. He had merely wanted to deal with Kong Xuan, so how had he provoked the Transformation Thunder Tribulation?
Besides, this was Kong Xuan's Transformation Thunder Tribulation. What the hell did it have to do with him? Why was it striking him?
The more Taiyi thought about it, the angrier he became.
He gritted his teeth and abruptly stopped. Rather than continuing to retreat, he directly faced the terrifying Thunder Dragons.
"It's merely the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation!"
"Do you really think you can make This Emperor afraid?"
"Chaos Bell, appear!"
Seeing the Thunder Dragons about to strike him, Taiyi could not help but roar.
Immediately afterward, an extraordinarily terrifying might erupted from his body.
Dong!
Dong!
Dong!
...
A series of rapid Bell Chime Sounds rang out.
A massive black bell phantom appeared above Taiyi.
The phantom instantly solidified, erupting with the might of a supreme Innate Treasure and causing the surrounding space and time to momentarily freeze.
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