Correction: Chapter 392!
Lu Chen successfully survived the ninefold immortal tribulation and ascended to the absolute pinnacle of the Quasi-Emperor realm. His combat strength now rivaled a Great Accomplishment Sacred Body, allowing him to contend with the emperors of ancient times.
Such astonishing, peerless talent naturally drew the attention of the Forbidden Zone Supremes. Just as he finished his Heavenly Tribulation and was at his weakest, they struck one after another, seeking to snuff him out.
This was also the "Human Tribulation" that peerless prodigies throughout history faced on the Emperor Road. When they underwent tribulations in the final one or two realms before proving the Dao, Ancient Supremes would move to bar their path.
After all, if someone in the current age succeeded in Proving the Dao and became a Great Emperor, he would threaten the Forbidden Zone Supremes lying dormant. This was the chief reason they sought to kill those who came after them.
Whether they were Ancient Emperors of the Primordial Era, Great Emperors of the Desolate Ancient Era, or even Heavenly Venerables of the Mythological Era, all had to face this "Human Tribulation" when proving the Dao.
Those who survived safely would stand supreme over the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, reigning over the world, their unsurpassed fame sung through the ages.
Those who failed, however, vanished completely from heaven and earth, forgotten by the mortal world.
The horror of this "Human Tribulation" surpassed even the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation sent down by heaven. After all, Heavenly Tribulation was ultimately lifeless, while "Human Tribulation" consisted of lethal attacks from former Supremes, making it far more terrifying and dangerous.
As far as Lu Chen knew, the old Quasi-Emperor at the absolute pinnacle of the Golden Crow Clan—the Golden Crow Great Emperor in the original course of fate—had the