An Omen Covers the Entire Gama Empire

Over the past three months, Xiao Yao continued fighting Magic Beasts barehanded in the Magic Beast Mountain Range to temper his physique and cultivation. His cultivation had now reached Nine-Star Battle Spirit.

That day, Xiao Yao stood atop a mountain in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, looking down upon the vast, boundless land below.

Xiao Yao's breathing was heavy and powerful, as though every breath drew in the essence of heaven and earth.

He had just finished an intense battle and successfully slain a powerful peak fourth-tier Magic Beast.

However, when he examined his condition, he discovered that his physique was still difficult to improve any further.

"Damn it!" Xiao Yao cursed under his breath, clenching his fists as veins bulged on his arms.

Xiao Yao knew that a breakthrough in his Human Physique was crucial to him, yet he was now stuck at this bottleneck, unable to advance.

It seemed he could only break through to the Dou King realm, welcome the arrival of Tribulation Lightning, and undergo the cleansing of heaven-and-earth energy after surviving it before advancing further into the Minor Achievement Realm.

On a mountaintop, a cross-legged youth sat as the Dou Qi between heaven and earth gathered around him.

As time passed, he slowly opened his eyes. Looking at the solid Dou Qi within his body, he softly said, "Half-Step Dou King. It's time."

As soon as he spoke, Xiao Yao took out the fifth-grade Battle Spirit Pill he had refined last time, then tossed it into his mouth.

Xiao Yao hurriedly closed his eyes and focused his mind, doing his utmost to absorb the dense Dou Qi energy from his surroundings. Combined with the immense energy radiating from the Battle Spirit Pill within him, he calmed himself and began his breakthrough.

His breathing grew deeper and deeper, as if he had become one with heaven and earth.

Crack. A crisp sound rang out from within his body. It was as if some change had occurred inside Xiao Yao, and his aura became even more powerful, as though he had been reborn.

He slowly opened his eyes, looked at his hands, and felt the surging power within him. He shouted excitedly, "I finally broke through! I've reached the Dou King realm!"

At that moment, Xiao Yao sensed a change in the aura of the sky and muttered, "It's here!"

The moment the words left his mouth, the sky abruptly changed. Layer upon layer of storm clouds piled together, forming thunderclouds that blotted out the sky and sun. Within them lay terrifying power capable of destroying heaven and earth.

Xiao Yao stood upon the mountaintop, his gaze blazing as it pierced through the layers of dark clouds.

He felt an intense aura of destruction drawing near. The air around him became extraordinarily oppressive, as if an invisible force were pressing down upon him.

He could feel the power's strength and terror, yet he did not retreat. Instead, he faced the challenge head-on.

Xiao Yao watched the thunderclouds churn across the sky, lightning flashing and thunder rumbling. Behind this storm cloud, two even more terrifying Tribulation Clouds remained hidden, still gathering strength and not yet revealing themselves.

This sky-covering sight blanketed the entire Jia Ma Empire. Those from the mercenary groups stationed at the outskirts of the Magic Beast Mountain Range saw the strange change in the heavens, as abnormal and terrifying lightning gathered in the air, radiating a dreadful aura.

One after another, they stopped what they were doing. They raised their heads toward the sky, their faces filled with fear.

They had never witnessed such a shocking sight before, and they could not help wondering whether something major was about to happen.

Some timid people began packing their things, preparing to flee. They feared being swept into it and becoming victims of this disaster.

Meanwhile, some brave people chose to remain. They wanted to see what was happening. Perhaps they could gain some insight or a fortunate opportunity from it.

At the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun also saw that the center of this phenomenon lay within the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Her face was filled with shock. She had never seen such a breathtaking sight before, and she could not help worrying about Xiao Yao.

She knew that after she had left, Xiao Yao had remained in the Magic Beast Mountain Range.

Yun Yun took a deep breath and tried to calm the worry in her heart. She silently prayed for Xiao Yao's safety, murmuring, "Yao Xiao, I hope that if you see this sight, you can avoid this Tribulation Lightning."

At the center of the Jia Ma Empire, two Dou King experts suddenly appeared in the sky: Teng Shan of the Mittel Lineage and Nalan Jie. Teng Shan looked toward the center of the Tribulation Lightning and said, "Old fellow, do you know what happened in the Magic Beast Mountain Range? What kind of person could trigger such terrifying Tribulation Lightning?"

Nalan Jie paused slightly, then shook his head. "I haven't heard of any expert in the Jia Ma Empire capable of reaching such a level, one able to draw down Tribulation Lightning. Looking at such terrifying Tribulation Lightning, these old bones of mine wouldn't dare go over there. I might be locked onto as the one undergoing the tribulation. Why don't you go see which expert can bring down such lightning?"

After hearing this, Teng Shan frowned deeply, unable to suppress his curiosity and concern.

He knew Nalan Jie was right. This Tribulation Lightning was indeed no trivial matter. One careless move, and they could be swept into it.

As they discussed these matters, an even more powerful expert flew over and landed before them. He was Jia Xing Tian, ruler of the Jia Ma Empire. Looking at Teng Shan and Nalan Jie, he said, "It seems this disturbance has attracted quite a few people. Judging by the two of you, you came for this disturbance as well, didn't you?"

Teng Shan and Nalan Jie exchanged a glance and nodded. They knew that Jia Xing Tian possessed the strength of a Nine-Star Dou Emperor, making him the strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, and they also knew he had sharp judgment.

"That's right, we came because of this disturbance," Teng Shan said. "We want to understand what exactly is happening and why such powerful Tribulation Lightning has appeared."

Jia Xing Tian frowned slightly after hearing them. "This disturbance is indeed unusual. I noticed it as well. However, I still don't know the exact reason. But I can tell you that this Tribulation Lightning is not something people like us can reach. We should merely observe it from afar."

Teng Shan and Nalan Jie exchanged another glance, then stood in the distance and looked toward the Magic Beast Mountain Range.

At this time, dark clouds slowly enveloped Wutan City. The ordinary people within Wutan City continued their work as though nothing had happened. Only cultivators could sense what was unusual about these dark clouds.

Inside the Xiao Clan's main hall, Xiao Zhan sat at the head of the room. With a solemn expression, he said to the three elders seated beside him, "I don't know whether a Magic Beast is undergoing tribulation in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. I hope it won't cause us any losses. After all, where we live is far too close to the Magic Beast Mountain Range."

Xiao Zhan watched the three elders nod in acknowledgment, his face full of worried concern. His lips moved slightly, and if anyone had approached him, they would have heard him say, "Yao'er, are you still in the Magic Beast Mountain Range? You must protect yourself."

In a courtyard of the Xiao Clan, beneath a lush tree, a girl wearing a pale green dress leaned against the trunk.

At that moment, she sensed a trace of an unusual aura. She rose gracefully and looked toward the distant Magic Beast Mountain Range. A hint of worry flickered through her soft, autumn-water eyes. She placed her right hand over her chest and murmured softly.

"Brother Xiao Yao, are you still in the Magic Beast Mountain Range? I wonder if Elder Ling can protect you. Xun'er is so worried about you. I hope you are safe and sound."