Coldness and deathly silence are the Eternal themes of the outer space.
Billions of stars, like solidified dust, adorn the boundless inky black curtain.
Li Qingshan stood alone on an ancient star covered with craters and devoid of any signs of life. His figure appeared incredibly small against the backdrop of the vast universe, yet he was as stable as a pillar stabilizing the sea.
He took one last look at the Big Dipper Ancient Star in the distance, which emitted a hazy yet beautiful five-colored halo.
Without hesitation, he completely released the last bit of suppression over the roaring power within him, which was like a prehistoric beast.
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar, like that of the Great Dao, exploded directly at the level of rules!
Centered on the ancient star where Li Qingshan was located, the Void within a radius of hundreds of millions of miles suddenly twisted and boiled!
Endless golden blood energy surged forth from the void, unlike the silvery-white or purple of ordinary lightning.
Instead, they were colorful: red like blood, green like a ghost, yellow like dust, and black like an abyss.
Various forms of thunder, representing the forces of earth, water, fire, Yin-Yang, yin and yang, the five elements, and even the fundamental forces of time and space, converged in a frenzy.
In the blink of an eye, a boundless, churning Chaos Thunder Sea formed!
The moment this thunderous sea appeared, it exuded a destructive aura that made the Chen Zhan and the rules of the Great Dao retreat.
The lightning struck down like a living tsunami, carrying the will to annihilate everything, surging towards Li Qingshan.
The moment the thunder descended, Li Qingshan's internal energy surged.
The Western Emperor Scripture operates to its fullest potential.
The Bitter Sea is filled with towering waves.
Ancient chanting sounds emanated from the Five Great Dao Palace.
The Four Extremes are like four Heavenly God pillars supporting the sky, connecting heaven and earth.
The Dragon Transformation's spine emitted a roar, its nine transformations reaching the depths of the underworld.
The highest Immortal Platform radiates boundless divine light, illuminating one's path ahead.
At the same time, another, more ancient and inclusive, powerful force aims to forge an indestructible origin.
The Eight-Nine Profound Art also flowed and circulated throughout his limbs, bones, internal organs, and even every inch of his flesh and blood.
"Buzz!"
A phantom of a Green Lotus took root and grew from the Void behind him, its stem swaying as if piercing through the chaos, its nine lotus leaves unfurling.
Each piece holds up a hazy, nascent world, where the essence of Tao flows.
The Green Lotus, imbued with chaotic energy, possessed a strange harmony with this destructive sea of lightning, and the Green Lotus Grows in Chaos phenomenon manifested!
"Come!"
Li Qingshan's eyes flashed like cold lightning as he faced the chaotic thunder tide, which was powerful enough to instantly obliterate the souls of even the strongest beings at the second level of the Sendai realm.
Instead of retreating, he let out a long roar and took the initiative to step forward to meet them!
He actually intended to use this Chaos Thunder to temper himself and refine his Dao foundation!
"Sizzle!"
The first wave of lightning engulfed him.
The colorful, destructive energy frantically eroded his physical body, tore apart his meridians, and scorched his soul.
A sharp pain shot through him; Li Qingshan's body cracked open, and the golden blood that had just seeped out was immediately evaporated.
However, as he activated the " Eight-Nine Profound Art," his acupoints became like miniature vortexes, forcibly absorbing some of the essence of lightning.
The open wound healed and regenerated at a visible speed under the swirling golden blood energy, and the newly formed body shone with a precious light, faintly carrying a trace of the Daoist aura of thunder.
This is just an appetizer.
The Chaos Thunder Sea seemed to be completely enraged by his actions.
Thunder was no longer a chaotic tide; it began to take shape.
Countless ancient beasts formed from lightning— the True Hou, the Taotie, the Bifang, and the Kui Ox —roared out of the sea of lightning, carrying Desolate Antiquity aura as they charged forward.
Then, phantom images of immortals and deities appeared, wielding thunder spears and riding thunder chariots, launching a merciless attack;
Furthermore, fragments of ancient, illusory realms crashed down, shattering mountains and rivers and Falling Stars.
The resentment and bitterness of a world's destruction impacted his Dao heart.
Li Qingshan was caught in the storm, like a small boat in a tempest, yet incredibly resilient.
He swung his fists, simple and direct, yet containing the supreme mysteries of the Western Emperor Scripture and his own understanding of the Dao, shattering the onrushing thunderous beasts one by one;
This triggered a wondrous phenomenon in the Green Lotus, causing the lotus leaves to sway and shower down beams of celestial light, thus neutralizing the divine attacks.
Holding fast to their original aspirations, and regardless of the devastation of the ancient world, their divine souls, like divine metal refined through countless trials, shone ever brighter and more steadfast.
This is the Heaven-Defying Great Tribulation he brought upon his return after traversing seventeen minor realms of the Immortal Platform Realm!
Its immense power and long duration have exceeded all reason.
Just as Li Qingshan was bracing against the seemingly endless tribulation of lightning in the starry sky, far away on the other side of the starry sky...
The Queen Mother of the West and the Jade Pool Saint, whose body was radiating a hazy holy light, were intently watching the scene of Li Qingshan undergoing his tribulation ahead.
What his eyes reflected was that terrifying, chaotic Chaos Thunder Sea that had engulfed the star field and was now a kaleidoscope of colors.
And the Green Lotus in the sea of thunder, constantly swaying and cycling between shattering and rebirth, and the figure within it fighting like a god of war.
" The Chaos Thunder Sea transcends realms; its scale and duration far exceed those recorded in ancient texts."
The Queen Mother of the West's phoenix eyes were filled with solemnity and disbelief.
"The accumulation in such a short time is simply unbelievable."
The Jade Pool Saint had a profound gaze, initially maintaining a calm demeanor, his tone carrying a hint of composure and admiration honed by years of experience:
"The Western Emperor Scripture is highly compatible with the Holy Son. This Green Lotus Grows in Chaos Phenomenon has already grasped its Divine Marrow and has also incorporated its own unique Chaos Dao Rhyme."
To withstand such a massive chaotic lightning tribulation and even temper one's body with lightning demonstrates an unparalleled foundation and unwavering will among his contemporaries.
However, as time passed day by day and month by month, the lightning in that star field not only did not weaken, but instead became stronger and stronger.
The creatures born from lightning grew increasingly powerful and lifelike, even including phantom images of battlefields constructed from lightning that seemed to originate from ancient times.
The scene of galloping horses, gods and demons clashing, and the aftershocks of the collision of Dao principles, even through the water mirror, stirs the soul.
One month, two months, half a year passed!
The lightning in that star field remained intense, showing no sign of abating.
The sight of the tribulation lightning was so intense that even the Jade Pool Saint, who had lived for countless years and witnessed countless storms, could no longer remain completely calm.
"A tribulation that has lasted for half a year without ceasing, transcending realms,"
The Jade Pool Saint's tone gradually shifted from initial admiration to surprise, even tinged with a hint of horror.
"Holy Son, just how much did he suppress back then?"
She has lived for a very long time, witnessing the rise of countless geniuses and seeing many cases where people attracted heavenly tribulations far exceeding those of others due to their excessive accumulation of power.
But a heavenly tribulation that lasts for half a year without stopping, and whose power is slowly but steadily increasing, is simply unheard of!
This has gone beyond the scope of a "test"; it is more like the continuous manifestation of the complete will of heaven and earth.
They are doing everything in their power to eliminate an "outlier" who has disrupted a certain balance!
Exactly six months had passed since the Big Dipper time, and in the starry sky, there was a sea of lightning that seemed poised to completely turn that entire star field into chaos.
Finally, a slight sign of weakening appeared, and the brightness of the lightning seemed to decrease.
An unexpected change occurred without warning!
Thump!
A deep, muffled sound, seemingly from the primordial era, yet also originating from the deepest part of Li Qingshan's Dao source, resonating with the core of the " Eight-Nine Profound Art " he created, suddenly reverberated!
This sound was not thunder, yet it possessed a groundbreaking majesty that surpassed all previous thunderous roars, carrying a powerful will to establish new laws and reshape the rules of heaven and earth!
The Chaos Thunder Sea, which was about to subside, was instantly ignited, like an oil depot thrown into a Mars, and began to boil wildly once again!
The lightning became even deeper in color, almost pitch black, and the destructive aura it contained suddenly increased several levels!
The chaotic energy surged and churned, and in the center of that vast sea of lightning, it began to condense into an even more ancient, majestic, and enormous phantom complex of buildings!
It was a vast, towering palace complex, though blurry and indistinct in detail.
But that supreme imperial aura that ruled over the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, commanded the respect of all spirits, and made the gods bow down was so real and awe-inspiring!
Around the palace, countless phantom images of divine generals, clad in thunder armor and wielding lightning spears, could be vaguely seen standing solemnly.
The chilling aura was so palpable that even across the endless starry sky and the mirror-like water, it made the Queen Mother of the West and the Jade Pool Saint feel a sudden tightness in their hearts!
"Is this... a mark from the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court?"
The Jade Pool Saint finally couldn't help but exclaim softly, his admiration reaching a new level, mixed with barely concealed shock.
"No! This is not just the aftermath of the tribulation of realms, could it be the tribulation of creation!"
He is developing his own supreme profound method, and this method has already gained initial recognition from the Great Dao. However, because its potential is too great, it has triggered the most severe test from the very source of the Great Dao!
The Law-Creation Tribulation!
It is far rarer and ten thousand times more dangerous than simply crossing realms!
This means that the method created by the one who transcends tribulation has already touched the most core rule system of heaven and earth, and has the potential to open up a completely new and independent supreme path in the future!
Throughout history, those who have been able to trigger this calamity have all been exceptionally talented individuals with the potential to attain enlightenment!
A new and even more terrifying tribulation of lightning followed without any gaps, its power surpassing even the chaotic tribulation of lightning that had lasted for half a year!
The Ancient Heavenly Court phantom in the center of the thunder sea seemed to come alive, radiating a majestic imperial aura.
The Great Emperor Humanoid Lightning that had previously dissipated have reappeared, and their numbers are even greater than they were six months ago.
Immediately afterwards, deep within the palace, Dao Body began to coalesce.
They are not real flesh and blood, but rather the supreme beings who have reached the pinnacle and left indelible marks on the Great Dao throughout history, imprinted on this world.
At this moment, it was triggered by this rare Law-Creation Great Tribulation, manifested itself, and became this Humanoid Lightning!
The first Dao Body stepped forward, with a powerful stride and imposing stature. His face was blurred, yet he exuded an invincible aura that looked down upon the world.
He raised his hand and pressed down, as if primordial light burst forth from his palm, ready to Heaven-Opening and restore order to the universe!
A second Dao Body slowly emerged, its body radiating Lunar Sacred Force like a tidal wave, freezing the Void wherever it passed.
Even the thunder seemed to be frozen, the extreme cold power eroded everything and froze the soul!
The third Dao Body materialized, with the Sun True Fire burning fiercely, making it resemble an Eternal divine furnace descending upon the starry sky.
A radiant light, blazing and burning the Void, purifying everything!
The fourth Dao Body was ethereal and unpredictable, seemingly merging with the Void, moving between reality and nothingness, its attacks unpredictable and impossible to defend against.
The fifth figure exuded murderous intent, as if condensed from weapons and battle spirit. With every move, thousands of bolts of lightning transformed into spears, celestial swords, and divine axes, cleaving down and tearing apart the starry river!
The sixth Dao Body both compassion and annihilation, its body intertwined with the light of Buddha's salvation and the chanting of annihilation, capable of both guiding sentient beings and bringing all spirits to eternal silence.
The seventh Dao Body exuded demonic energy, seemingly the ancestor of all demons, ruling over the celestial bodies. With a wave of his hand, he drew upon the power of the stars to set up an unparalleled killing formation.