Xiao Yue's Tribulation: The Sword of Heavenly Punishment (Part Two)

The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation Heavenly Tribulation, naturally forming the impression in the minds of Cultivator that Heavenly Tribulation is the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation. Seeing that Xiao Yue had passed the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, these people naturally thought that the Tribulation Transcendence was complete and began to discuss it. Niu Geng and others even breathed a sigh of relief and walked towards Zhuge Xiang, wanting to offer their congratulations.

"Don't come any closer!" Zhuge Xiang shouted, stopping Niu Geng and the others in their tracks.

Staring in astonishment at Zhuge Xiang, Niu Geng and the others didn't understand what he meant. However, Zhuge Xiang didn't even glance at them; instead, he stared solemnly at the sky.

Zhuge Xiang spoke in a deep voice, attracting the attention of those around him. Following Zhuge Xiang's gaze to the sky, these Asura Sect Disciples were shocked to find that the dark, oppressive Tribulation Clouds in the sky had not disappeared, but instead were surging even more violently.

"How is this possible!? The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation have passed, so why haven't these Tribulation Clouds dissipated yet?" An exclamation arose, silencing the surrounding disciples' discussions.

The transition from noise to silence was abrupt. Some disciples looked up at the Tribulation Clouds in the sky, puzzled, but a few more knowledgeable disciples clearly realized something and their expressions changed in horror.

"Heavens... the Sword of Heavenly Punishment... could it be... the legendary Sword of Heavenly Punishment that only appears once in a thousand destined calamities?" Finally, in the silence, a disciple spoke, his voice hoarse with shock, fear, and disbelief.

These words shocked everyone present, and when they looked again at the Tribulation Clouds in the sky, their eyes were filled with the same terror.

The Sword of Heavenly Punishment, said to guarantee the death of all those destined to face its calamity, was an attack so powerful that it could instantly kill even a Nascent Deity Transformation Cultivator. The disciples watching the battle instinctively retreated considerably.

"The Sword of Heavenly Punishment? I never expected Zhuge Xiang's pet to have such talent..." In the Inner Sect's Shadow Hall, Xiao Xiao leaned against the window, looking at the gloomy Tribulation Clouds outside. Her face couldn't hide her amazement.

To the average person, the Sword of Heavenly Punishment might be a sign of Bad Luck and certain death. However, those with insight know that the appearance of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment signifies that the person facing this calamity possesses exceptional talent, surpassing the vast majority of cultivators.

If ordinary Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation are a test from Heavenly Dao for ordinary Cultivator, then the Sword of Heavenly Punishment is a test from Heavenly Dao for exceptionally talented geniuses. The Sword of Heavenly Punishment is indeed extremely dangerous. However, it is also absolute proof of talent, and no one would refuse such a genius.

Rumble...

Thunder rumbled, and bolts of Lightning flashed continuously within the Tribulation Clouds. Unlike the previous Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, the Tribulation Lightning in the dark clouds had turned red, as red as blood. With the appearance of this red Lightning, a terrifying aura of slaughter and death permeated the air, making it difficult to breathe.

The Lightning appeared, but instead of striking down immediately, it gathered in the air, one bolt, two bolts, three bolts...

Eighty-one crimson bolts of Lightning converged and transformed into a colossal Giant Sword reaching to the sky. The crimson Giant Sword hovered in the air, emanating a chilling aura of death that could shatter one's will even from a distance.

The blood-red Sword of Heavenly Punishment hovered in the sky, its tip pointing directly at Xiao Yue. Even though he was severely injured and almost at the end of his life, Xiao Yue still straightened his body and stared defiantly at the Sword of Heavenly Punishment in the sky.

With its massive mouth wide open, the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy and earth converged madly towards Xiao Yue, and blinding light also gathered in Xiao Yue's mouth— the Moonlight Cannon!

Seemingly sensing Xiao Yue's provocation, the blood-red Sword of Heavenly Punishment fell from the sky, filled with an aura of destruction, and slashed fiercely at Xiao Yue. Although Xiao Yue's body was enormous, this Sword of Heavenly Punishment was also quite large, and its power was enough to cut Xiao Yue in two.

The Moonlight Cannon, a massive Moonlight Cannon, unleashed a thick beam of light that shot into the sky, heading straight for the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. Its power was equally terrifying; it was the final blow from a Fairy, and also from Ancient Divine Beast.

The enormous, blood-red Giant Sword and the thick beam of light seemed to become the focus of Ink Martial City at this moment. Almost everyone stared wide-eyed at this scene. The appearance of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment would surely be a topic of conversation for many people for a long time to come.

The enormous crimson lightsaber and the robust Moonlight Cannon finally collided. The terrifying explosion seemed to shake the entire Ink Martial City. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the crimson lightsaber shrank by a size.

However, the Moonlight Cannon shattered into pieces under the attack of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, turning into the most primordial Heaven and Earth Vital Energy and dissipating into the air. The exhausted Xiao Yue was still unable to withstand the fierce Sword of Heavenly Punishment.

"Dead..." As the blood-red Giant Sword, though smaller, still possessed terrifying power, fell, everyone had the same thought. The Sword of Heavenly Punishment, known as an attack that guaranteed death, was indeed not so easily blocked.

"Sigh..." Xiao Xiao, Luo Wuxue, and the others also sighed inwardly.

Being able to summon the Sword of Heavenly Punishment is proof of talent, but whether one can withstand the Sword of Heavenly Punishment is the biggest question. No matter how talented or extraordinary one is, a genius who dies is not a true genius.

Splash...

However, just as Xiao Yue was about to die under the attack of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, white wings fluttered, and Zhuge Xiang transformed into an incredibly swift shadow.

With Explosive Steps, the air beneath his feet compressed and exploded, forming a visible ring of air. As if moving in an instant, Zhuge Xiang stood above Xiao Yue, facing the enormous Sword of Heavenly Punishment.

"What! He wants to interfere? He's courting death!" Upon seeing Zhuge Xiang appear, almost everyone was horrified. Anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that Heavenly Tribulation cannot be interfered with by others, otherwise their power will increase several times over.

"Zhuge Xiang!" Qin Qing, who had been standing nearby, couldn't help but call out in surprise and anxiety.

"This is terrible..." Luo Wuxue and Xiao Xiao were shocked to see Zhuge Xiang's actions. They never expected that Zhuge Xiang would be so reckless as to rush into the range of the Heavenly Tribulation's attack to help.

However, despite their alarm and urgency, Luo Wuxue and Xiao Xiao still dared not make a move, for if they did, the Heavenly Tribulation would become even more terrifying.

Boom!

The descending Sword of Heavenly Punishment clearly sensed Zhuge Xiang's intentions. As if enraged, it instantly unleashed an aura several times stronger than before. The blood-red Sword of Heavenly Punishment deepened in color, turning into a dark red. The murderous aura contained within it was enough to destroy a person's will.

"Zhuge Xiang! You shouldn't have come! You're risking your life..." Zhuge Xiang cried out to Zhuge Xiang as he Xiao Yue over, though she was secretly moved.

"Block Prediction!" Zhuge Xiang ignored what others thought, and he also ignored Xiao Yue's urgent shouts. At this moment, Zhuge Xiang's eyes were fixed on the Sword of Heavenly Punishment in front of him, and he roared in his heart.

This was the first time Zhuge Xiang had truly faced Heavenly Tribulation, and it was the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. The power contained in this strike shook Zhuge Xiang's mind.

At that moment, Zhuge Xiang felt as if he were nothing more than an ant facing a speeding carriage. No matter how hard he tried, he would be destroyed in an instant. This deep sense of powerlessness made him wish he could close his eyes and wait for death.

However, just as the Sword of Heavenly Punishment was about to fall on Zhuge Xiang's body moved on its own, raising the Azure Nether Blade high above his head to block it.

The ability to Block Prediction allows him to automatically block a single-target attack without taking damage, whether it's a Skill attack, a normal attack, or even an attack that is hidden and invisible to Zhuge Xiang himself.

Boom!

The Azure Nether Blade traced an arc across the night sky. There was no earth-shattering Blade Qi, nor any extraordinary changes that shattered mountains and rivers or Sun and Moon Lose Their Luster. It was just a single, simple strike, like an ordinary person making a move. However, Zhuge Xiang's Azure Nether Blade, held horizontally above his head, steadily blocked the massive Sword of Heavenly Punishment.

At that moment, everyone stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen something unbelievable. Even Xiao Xiao, who was sitting by the window, suddenly stood up.

It was truly astonishing. Even she herself couldn't withstand the power of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, yet Zhuge Xiang, who was only at the Return to Simplicity Realm Fifth Layer, managed to block it. Moreover, what was even more terrifying was that even Xiao Xiao couldn't see how Zhuge Xiang was able to block this Sword of Heavenly Punishment.

Zhuge Xiang stood suspended in mid-air, seemingly as tiny as a fly compared to the immense size of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. Yet, it was precisely this tiny body that blocked the enormous Sword of Heavenly Punishment. The visual impact of this was awe- Human Heart.

On the Azure Nether Blade, the Sword of Heavenly Punishment shattered into pieces. The effect of the Blade of Blockade allowed Zhuge Xiang to block this attack of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. Even the three Hall Masters at the Deity Transformation stage couldn't see the slightest clue as to how Zhuge Xiang blocked it.

The Block Prediction at the Forbidden Technique level—if Void Realm powerhouse were here, they might be able to see that Zhuge Xiang blocked this Sword of Heavenly Punishment by using the power of laws. However, it is clear that Deity Transformation stage cultivator would not have such insight.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the enormous and terrifying Sword of Heavenly Punishment shattered completely and dissipated into the air. As the Sword of Heavenly Punishment shattered, the Tribulation Clouds that had been hanging overhead also gradually dissipated, which meant that Xiao Yue's Heavenly Tribulation had finally been successfully overcome.

However, the people around him did not leave for a long time, nor did they utter a word, as if they were frozen in place, staring at the man who was floating in the air with wings on his back.

With a single strike, Zhuge Xiang blocked the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. This move completely overturned everyone's understanding. Faced with the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, he, an outsider, actually dared to intervene and help. What's even more terrifying is that he actually succeeded in blocking the enhanced version of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. Zhuge Xiang's actions can be said to have completely subverted Human Heart's common sense. (To be continued...)

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