In the past, she had believed that "Heaven" meant the Heavenly Court, meant the supreme Jade Emperor.
But now she finally understood that "Heaven" was neither the Heavenly Court nor that emperor!
It was the true master, the Heavenly Dao, which had existed since the beginning of the Primordial World!
It had no form or shadow and left no trace, yet it watched over all living beings of this world at every moment.
To this day, most people attributed the Will of the Heavenly Dao to the one in Zixiao Palace.
Thus, they all guessed that this tribulation was the personal work of the master of Zixiao Palace.
Nuwa thought to herself, This young man's identity is extraordinary.
He can actually evade a Saint's divination, and even I cannot see through his origins. How strange.
Now he has spoken those taboo words without the slightest scruple. Clearly, he does have some secret. I only wonder whether he can survive beneath this rolling thunder.
Nuwa silently pondered. Though these heavenly bolts were powerful, they had not yet unleashed their full strength.
In the eyes of the Heavenly Dao, Su Yang was merely a scholar among mortals, without the slightest supernatural ability of a cultivator.
Although it did not know by what means Su Yang had uttered the taboo term "Demon Emperor," with the power of the Heavenly Dao, a single ordinary thunderbolt would be enough to suppress him.
Everyone inside the inn was filled with regret. Every time they had listened to Mister Su tell stories in the past, they had been full of anticipation and enthusiasm.
Who could have imagined that this time he would directly speak that taboo name!
Not only were the people of Qingshan City terrified, but some mighty figures throughout the Three Realms who had sensed the disturbance were also silently watching the turmoil unfold.
Thunder rumbled outside the window, dark clouds churned, and lightning flashed deep within them, as if it might strike down at any moment.
Yet Su Yang's expression remained unchanged as he continued speaking:
"Legend has it that the person buried in the Demon Emperor's Tomb was an unparalleled powerhouse who once swept across the Eastern Wasteland and ruled over the demon race!"
"Once this news came out, the Ancient Desolate Family closest to the site—the Ji Family—immediately set out."
"Not only that, but the Yaoguang Holy Land, which was affiliated with Lingxu Cave Heaven, also sent powerhouses to compete for it!"
Everyone stared at Su Yang, their eyes filled with shock, as if he were no longer a mortal.
Thunderclouds blanketed the outside, and the heavens and earth changed color.
Yet Su Yang acted as if he saw nothing, continuing to speak unhurriedly. His expression was calm, as if everything had nothing to do with him.
Such courage was beyond what an ordinary person could possess!
One had to understand that this was no ordinary storm, but the wrathful thunder of the Heavenly Dao!
Yet even so, his expression remained as calm as still water as he continued recounting that sealed-away history.
Because of his voice, everyone sank into it once more, as if they had been transported into the story.
Scene after scene of great battles seemed to appear before their eyes, with powerhouses soaring through the sky and divine abilities colliding!
Countless mighty figures of the demon race rose into the air and engaged in fierce battle with the human powerhouses!
As Su Yang's voice fell, everyone seemed to see the powerhouses of the Yaoguang Holy Land surrounding the Demon Emperor's Tomb.
Dozens of savage beasts roared at the vault of heaven, swallowing clouds and exhaling mist as they charged and howled through the air, shaking heaven and earth with earth-shattering force!
"The Yaoguang Holy Land had clearly stolen the limelight from the Ji Family with this move. The Ji Family was naturally unwilling to fall behind and immediately sent out eighteen peerless ferocious beasts, drew out the Archaic War Chariot, and set up a battle formation!
They sealed off the Heavenly Vault and confronted the Yaoguang Holy Land head-on."
"Their purpose was also to prevent the Demon Emperor's Tomb from suddenly rising into the air and disappearing without a trace."
Hearing Su Yang mention the "Demon Emperor's Tomb" again and again, everyone felt waves of dread well up in their hearts.
He was actually this bold, repeatedly mentioning a taboo term!
The thunderclouds outside had condensed to the extreme, spreading across the sky in a mass of blackness, as if they might pour down destructive power at any moment and flatten the inn!
Everyone in the inn was terrified, their minds and spirits shattered.
"Mister Su, the heavenly thunder is about to descend!"
Lightning flickered outside, and the dark clouds churned like raging waves. Bolt after bolt struck down over Qingshan City.
Inside the inn, a cultivator seated in a corner gazed at the Heavenly Vault and reminded Su Yang in a trembling voice.
After hearing this, Su Yang slowly raised his head and looked toward the thunderclouds outside the window. A smile lifted the corners of his lips.
With the system protecting him, what could this trifling thunder do to him?
Seeing his calm expression, which even carried a hint of contempt, everyone was utterly shocked.
What kind of confidence did one need to remain composed in the face of the Lightning Punishment?
That was punishment delivered by the Heavenly Dao. As a mortal, what gave Su Yang the right to show not the slightest fear?
In Great Luo Heaven, above the Heavenly Court.
The Jade Emperor watched the scene in Qingshan City through the Haotian Mirror, his brows drawing together slightly as he thought, This man is merely a Mortal Body. Why does he dare to be so arrogant?
Not only did he evade the Heavenly Dao's blockade and speak that taboo name, but now that the tribulation has descended, he still shows no fear?
Taibai Jinxing listened from the side and nodded repeatedly.
He likewise found Su Yang's courage inconceivable.
Looking at his composed bearing, it was as if everything were under his control, as if the thunder were merely decoration.
Could he truly not fear the thunder descending and annihilating both his body and soul?
Taibai Jinxing could not make sense of it at all and had no idea where Su Yang found such confidence.
Deep in the Netherworld, inside a dark palace.
Ripples spread across the waters of the Yellow Springs Pool, reflecting the scene in Qingshan City. Houtu stared at the water, a trace of astonishment appearing in her eyes.
"Does this young man truly have a way to evade the tribulation, or is he simply ignorant and fearless?"
Houtu thought to herself, Even an Earth Immortal Realm powerhouse would have difficulty enduring this kind of Lightning Punishment, and even a Heavenly Immortal Realm expert would not dare to withstand it head-on.
Yet Su Yang has not reacted at all?
One had to know that he did not have the slightest fluctuation of immortal energy about him. He was merely a martial artist with vigorous blood and qi.
What gave him the right to ignore the might of the Heavenly Dao?
What concerned Houtu even more was the "Demon Emperor's Tomb" mentioned by Su Yang.
Since the beginning of the Primordial World, only one person could be called the "Demon Emperor."
Di Jun, a Primordial Deity born from the Sun Star, a Three-legged Golden Crow who had once ruled the demon race.
Aside from him, no one else had ever possessed this title.
Curiosity arose in Houtu's heart. Who exactly was the Demon Emperor Su Yang spoke of?
"If this young man can truly survive the tribulation, bring him here to meet me."
Houtu spoke to the two attendants beside her. "Among those who have offended the Heavenly Dao, only my Netherworld can offer protection. I would like to hear the story he tells in full."
The two attendants bowed and acknowledged the order.
Though they appeared extremely respectful at this moment, they were in fact both incomparably noble figures in the Netherworld, with exceedingly high status.
Even the Ten Kings of Hell had to bow and salute when they saw the two of them, speaking respectfully without daring to show the slightest negligence.
Why was that? Because one of them was Lord of Mount Tai, the Great Emperor of Mount Tai among the Great Emperors of the Five Sacred Mountains, who held authority over life and death in the underworld.
The other was the Great Emperor of Mount Bei. However, people were more accustomed to honoring him as Great Emperor Fengdu.
In this Netherworld, aside from needing to be especially cautious when meeting Empress Houtu, anyone who encountered the two of them had to show them due respect.
Inside Zixiao Palace.
Hongjun watched as Su Yang showed no fear while facing the Heavenly Might, and his brow furrowed slightly.
The dignity of the Heavenly Dao could not be treated lightly. Yet Su Yang was not only unafraid, he continued speaking as if the laws of heaven and earth were nothing more than drifting clouds to him.
This man was no longer someone an ordinary Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation could punish.
At this thought, the might of the heavenly tribulation seemed to strengthen by several degrees.
Seeing this, Sect Master Tongtian had a trace of respect flash through his eyes.
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