The next moment, the flames that had previously fallen upon the Wutong Tree once more gave off a scorching, brilliant radiance.
The instant the light appeared, the flames shot skyward at an astonishing speed.
In the blink of an eye, a terrifying energy rippled across the high heavens like waves. The already clear sky seemed to have had its final veil torn away.
A dazzling blazing sun hung high in the firmament. Long-lost sunlight pierced through the clouds and poured across the earth.
As the sunlight fell, everyone present felt warmth spread through their bodies, and an indescribable joy welled up within them.
Yet the blazing sun had appeared for only an instant before rolling dark clouds came surging across the sky.
Half the sky was dark, while the other half was bright, forming a magnificent natural spectacle.
Within the pitch-black clouds, lightning flashed and sparks danced. The sound of thunder rose from the depths of the mountains, like an earth dragon turning over.
Halfway up the mountain, Xu Qingdai, who stood hand in hand with Feng Lingyou with joy on her face, shuddered. She immediately looked as though she faced a great enemy.
"Not good, my Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is coming..."
Before Xu Qingdai could finish speaking, heaven and earth once again sank into boundless darkness.
At the same time that heaven and earth fell dark, the lightning tribulation in the sky lost its target. The clouds filling the heavens swiftly dispersed within the darkness.
The next moment, pair after pair of eyes turned once more toward the Sacred Spirit Cult Saintess in the air.
Before anyone could speak, however, they saw her cough up a mouthful of blood, dyeing her white robes red. She fell from the sky and landed atop a branch of the Wutong Tree at