Black clouds covered the sky.
Earth's Thunder Tribulation was coming!
Xu Yuan dared not let down his guard. He gripped the Youhuang Sword, silently circulated his Spiritual Power, and waited with his breath held.
To make sure he had enough Spiritual Power, he also popped a Pill into his mouth.
Suddenly.
An invisible force arose in the sky. Xu Yuan sensed it, and a faint ache began between his brows.
Boom!!!
A blue-white pillar of light as thick as a millstone struck from sky to earth, landing on Xu Yuan.
At the last possible moment.
The Youhuang Sword met the light and slashed with all his might!
The lightning split down the middle and scattered in every direction.
As for Xu Yuan.
A Meteorite Crater several meters deep and dozens of meters wide had formed beneath his feet.
Steaming white mist rose from the pit.
The Tribulation Lightning had shattered the ground, and the heat of its aftershock sent moisture rapidly escaping into the air.
Xu Yuan had never seen Tribulation Lightning this fierce!
He leaped out of the pit, hovered in midair, and quietly awaited the next strike.
In the distance.
Li Bai's eyes darkened. He murmured:
"Even with three merits to his name, the lightning hasn't weakened one bit... This is too much..."
He drew a Command Token from his sleeve. Holding it in one hand, he formed a Mystic Seal with the other and chanted rapidly:
"Before Lingxiao Hall, precious radiance blooms; the curtain-raising general once more holds the glazed lamp,"
"By decree, the great general commands Thunder Peak; good deeds must be proven by their rightful rank."
He waved the Command Token and called:
"Who is on duty in the Thunder Department today?"
He lowered the Command Token, clasped his fists, bowed his head, and recited: