That was right. Ling Tian and the others had analyzed the final tribulation too, and they believed it was most likely only nine layers. After all, in a cultivator's mind, nine was the ultimate number. For instance, most tribulations struck cultivators nine times. Now that Ling Tian and the others finally had a chance to pierce the ninth layer of tribulation clouds and confirm their guess, they were naturally thrilled. If they could verify that the final tribulation truly had only nine layers, then once they pierced the ninth layer, they could attack the firmament directly. Only then might they be able to break through it and open a road to the lands beyond the universe. They could then use that road to escape the Lord of the Universe's control.
However, they also knew that You Ye was right. Now was no time to get excited. They needed to pierce the ninth layer of tribulation clouds as soon as possible and confirm whether there were any more above it. After all, piercing all the tribulation clouds would only be the beginning for Ling Tian and the others. They knew that breaking through the firmament would be even harder, and so far, they still had no confidence they could do it.
With that in mind, Ling Tian and the others composed themselves. Without saying another word, they continued their assault, once again unleashing their strongest attacks.
As before, Chi Xue and Po Tian attacked first. The ninth layer of tribulation clouds had gathered lightning again, and though it was weaker than before, Po Tian, Chi Xue, and the others still needed to wear it down. That way, Ling Tian would have a better chance of piercing through it with his next attack.
Just as Chi Xue and the others launched their