The problem was, he did not know the power of the tribulation lightning—but surely the Heavenly Dao did?
This Transformation Thunder Tribulation had descended by borrowing the Heavenly Dao Might. He did not know whether he could regulate the strength of the tribulation lightning, or even whether he could stop it.
At that thought, Mo Wen's Divine Sense shifted, intending to halt this thunder tribulation lest it claim a life... or a demon's life!
"Boom!"
Yet just as Mo Wen's divine thought formed the intent to stop the thunder tribulation, the second bolt of Tribulation Lightning within the Tribulation Clouds had already condensed. It burst from the clouds and shot at the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow below.
"Boom!"
Another earthshaking roar rang out.
The Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, already blasted black, shuddered and plunged heavily toward the ground.
Its aura was gradually fading away, its body slowly breaking apart, and even its soul was beginning to dissipate.
"It couldn't withstand it?"
"How could it fail to withstand it?"
"Such terrifying Tribulation Lightning—was this really a Transformation Thunder Tribulation, not Heavenly Punishment?"
"..."
For a time, the many beings watching this thunder tribulation all cried out in alarm.
Though they did not know much about the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, they had seen Heavenly Punishment before. They understood that this thunder tribulation was absolutely not something a Heavenly Immortal-level Swallowing Heaven Sparrow could endure.
Yet merely two bolts of Tribulation Lightning had already sent the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow to its death. Was that not far too terrifying?
"How is that possible!"
"This... these Tribulation Clouds have six layers?"
"Could this be the legendary Six-Nine Thunder Tribulation?"
"How could a Heavenly Immortal survive a Six-Nine Thunder Tribulation?"
"This..."
At this moment, the smiles on Di Jun and Taiyi's faces within the Demon Emperor Palace had frozen as well!
Just Now, they had been thinking that the Demon Race could use the momentum of this Transformation Thunder Tribulation to suppress the Witch Race and seize a greater share of Fortune.
In the end, the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had perished beneath the bombardment of the Tribulation Lightning.
This... was this truly a Transformation Thunder Tribulation, rather than punishment from the Heavenly Dao?
Could it be that the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had done something to enrage the Heavenly Dao?
As sovereigns of the Demon Race, beings who had once slaughtered the Ancient Immortal Court and executed the Immortal Heads, Di Jun and Taiyi possessed no small amount of knowledge.
They simply had not expected the Transformation Thunder Tribulation to be so terrifying.
What hidden truth lay behind this?
With that thought, Di Jun and Taiyi flickered and rushed toward the place where the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had fallen. They looked up at the rapidly dispersing Tribulation Clouds overhead, intending to send out their Divine Sense to investigate.
At that moment, a Spatial Rift suddenly opened behind them, and astonishing Saint's Might swept forth.
Tongtian stepped out from the rift, his face full of astonishment.
"It was struck to death?"
"This..."
Tongtian had originally intended to take a disciple into his sect.
Yet all that remained before him was a heap of dispersing dust.
With a thought, he learned of how the Tribulation Lightning had just blasted the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow to death, and he could not help feeling vexed.
Had he known this would happen, why had he come all this way?
Had he not just been made to run around for nothing?
"Di Jun!"
"Taiyi!"
"Greetings, Saint of the Jie Sect!"
"May we ask why the Saint has come?"
Di Jun and Taiyi were also startled, and could not help cupping their hands toward Tongtian.
They were somewhat puzzled. Could the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow's death this time be connected to Saint Tongtian?
Otherwise, why had he suddenly appeared at the outskirts of the Demon Race?
"Hmph!"
"Must I report what I do to the likes of you?"
Tongtian was already deeply vexed. Upon suddenly hearing Di Jun and Taiyi question him, he naturally showed them no pleasant expression.
He merely snorted coldly at the two Demon Emperors, then flickered and returned to the Spatial Rift behind him.
After that, the rift swiftly closed, vanishing without a trace.
However, aside from Tongtian arriving in person, Saints such as Taiqing, Yuanshi, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti, as well as numerous powerful experts from the depths of the Nine Hells, atop Longevity Mountain, beneath Buzhou Mountain... all witnessed the scene of the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow's fall.
Like Tongtian, they were all astonished, but none of them could determine why the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had brought upon itself the Six-Nine Thunder Tribulation.
Left with no other choice, they could only withdraw their Divine Sense, leaving Di Jun and Taiyi standing there with gloomy faces, utterly disheveled in the wind.
"Gui Che pays respects to My Emperor, and to the Eastern Emperor!"
"..."
At that moment, a pitch-black Demon Bird with ten heads sped over from afar.
Upon seeing Di Jun and Taiyi, he first froze in surprise, then hurriedly bowed to them.
At the same time, his gaze fell upon the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, of which only a final wisp of dust remained, and a trace of grief flickered through his eyes.
"This Emperor nearly forgot that the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow was your disciple!"
"What a pity. Its opportunity had not yet arrived, yet it forcibly crossed the tribulation and ultimately perished beneath the Tribulation Lightning!"
"..."
Taiyi glanced at Gui Che and let out a faint sigh.
There was nothing he could do. He did not know how to explain this matter to a Demon God under his command, so he could only offer a few words of consolation, lest Gui Che harbor rebellious thoughts because of it.
"Let today's matter end here!"
"Convey This Emperor's Imperial Decree: should any citizens of the Demon Race once again face the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, they must make ample preparations the moment they sense it. They must never take the thunder tribulation lightly, or the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow's fate will be their fate!"
At this moment, within the Tribulation Clouds dissipating in the skies at the outskirts of the Demon Race!
Mo Wen's Divine Sense trembled slightly.
The Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had backing too?
He had heard of Gui Che's name. It was said that he was one of the Demon Race's many Demon Gods, possessing considerable strength and an exceedingly sinister nature.
Fortunately, he was merely a Demon God, not a Demon Emperor. Otherwise, the entire Demon Race would likely set its sights on him, the Thunder Tribulation Controller.
"Buzz..."
Just as Mo Wen noticed Gui Che's arrival, a buzzing sound suddenly rang out.
Immediately afterward, that wisp of his Divine Sense was enveloped by that mysterious might and directly returned to the Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace, reentering his body.
This thunder tribulation has failed. No reward has been obtained. Please keep up the good work!
Before Mo Wen could finish considering what had just happened, that crisp and pleasant voice rang out beside his ear.
This made him smile bitterly.
He knew this thunder tribulation had failed. Did it really need to remind him?
It seemed that when he sent down thunder tribulations next time, he would have to be cautious upon cautious, lest today's tragedy happen again.
Not only had the thunder tribulation failed, it had also caused needless killing and incurred karma.
If he were exposed someday, would Gui Che not come knocking at his door?
No matter how he looked at it, it was a losing deal!
Shaking his head, Mo Wen looked once more at the Light Screen before him.
He decided that no matter whom he chose for the next tribulation, he had to seek success through steadiness. First, he would conduct a perfect thunder tribulation and see what rewards it offered, and whether they were worth continuing to risk his life striking lightning.
If the rewards were merely things he did not care for, then this deal was not worth doing.
With that thought, Mo Wen's gaze swiftly swept across the Light Screen.
Nine-Headed Lion, Demon Race, Profound Immortal, eligible for transformation!
Two-Headed Flood Dragon, Demon Race, Heavenly Immortal, eligible for transformation!
Long-Arm Ape, Demon Race, Profound Immortal, eligible for transformation!
"Hmm?"
"Why hadn't I seen this fellow before?"
"One of the Four Monkeys of Chaos—does this fellow need to transform as well?"
Mo Wen could not help but freeze when he saw the Long-Arm Ape's information.
The Swallowing Heaven Sparrow had previously been a Heavenly Immortal. Its strength had been somewhat lacking, so it was only natural that it could not withstand the Tribulation Lightning.
But the Long-Arm Ape was one of the Four Monkeys of Chaos. It possessed extraordinary spiritual intelligence and astonishing strength. If he sent down a thunder tribulation for it, it should be able to pass safely.
Thus, Mo Wen had already set it as the target of his second thunder tribulation.
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