The thunder in the sky grew ever stronger, its oppressive might already forcing many of those nearby to retreat. Only Old Wine Insect remained in the center, unable to back away at all. This Heavenly Tribulation had come for him.
Even before it fully formed, the pressure from this lightning was terrifying. Once it took shape, its attack might rival that of a true Spirit King Realm expert. An expert who had yet to break through to the Spirit King Realm probably could not withstand such a fearsome attack, even with the aid of the power between heaven and earth.
Huo Hai watched Old Wine Insect with a bleak expression. Was Old Wine Insect going to die right before my eyes today? Huo Hai wanted to help, but beneath a Heavenly Tribulation, anyone who intervened would only make things worse and drag themselves down as well.
"Brother Huo, don't be sad. As Spirit Masters, we all have to face this day if we want to become Spirit Kings." Blood Rose's voice was filled with melancholy. Given her aptitude, there was a very good chance that this day would come for her too.
No one knew whether they would survive. Throughout the Ink Lotus Domain's history, more than half the experts who attempted to break through to the Spirit King Realm had died beneath the Heavenly Tribulation. Old Wine Insect gazed forlornly at the thunder overhead, seemingly aware that he would not escape this time. He cradled his wine jar, hoping to drink a little more before he died. This time, he no longer gulped it down, but truly drank and savored it.
Suddenly, Huo Hai's nose twitched. "Blood Rose, can Old Wine Insect boost his fighting strength for a short time by drinking wine?" His eyes brightened slightly as an