Tribulation of Fate! Universal Consciousness?

Amidst the deafening roar of thunder, Xu Xingyu stood steadfastly at the heart of the storm.

Those Lightning Tribulation seemed like a judgment of fate, their surging power sweeping in and causing the heavens and earth to tremble and crack. He had nowhere to retreat; all his breakthroughs were concentrated in this final Lightning Tribulation.

This Lightning Tribulation was extraordinary. It was composed of thirteen elemental forces: water, fire, earth, wind, light, darkness, space, time, stability, creation, destruction, fate, and chaos. It was the pinnacle of all his previous tribulations and possessed an unprecedented sense of oppression.

Xu Xingyu knew that facing this Lightning Tribulation meant not only undergoing the baptism of heaven and earth, but also facing a test of fate. His eyes shone with unwavering determination, and his heart remained steadfast.

He was already prepared to withstand all of this with his unwavering will.

"Come on! I'm ready to accept this test!" Xu Xingyu's voice echoed in the thunder, like the roar of the Thunder God.

The Lightning Tribulation surged in like a tidal wave. The first bolt of lightning, a mixture of water and fire, struck Xu Xingyu, instantly enveloping him in endless steam and Lie Yan.

The heat and cold mingled, and the pain felt like a thousand needles piercing her skin, but Xu Xingyu did not retreat an inch.

With each bolt of lightning, he could draw power from it and perceive the mysteries and profound meanings of these elemental forces. Water, fire, earth, wind, light, darkness, space, time—these forces were all merging with him, deepening his understanding of the elements.

With each lightning strike, he seemed to be constantly wandering in the world of elements, and the Soul Power within his body gradually resonated with the elemental power of heaven and earth.

Although the damage from the Lightning Tribulation exhausted his physical strength, at the same time, his power and consciousness were gradually transforming, moving towards a completely new level.

However, just when he thought he had gradually gained control of everything, the twelfth Lightning Tribulation suddenly descended— the Tribulation of Fate.

This bolt of lightning was completely different from the previous strikes; it carried a sense of oppression from the depths of fate, as if the will of the entire universe was preventing him from moving forward.

Xu Xingyu's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly felt an indescribable sense of rejection, as if the power of the universe was trying to erase him from the trajectory of fate.

Thunderclouds churned in the sky, twisting and turning like a vortex, as if trying to suck everything in.

"You do not belong to this world; your existence is unnecessary." The voice was deep and cold, emanating from the thunder, seemingly not merely part of the Lightning Tribulation, but rather the intervention of some external force.

The voice didn't directly threaten Xu Xingyu's life, but it was eroding his mind, trying to make him give up, deny himself, and tell him that the world could be a better place without him.

The voice continued, "Even without you, fate would still unfold in a positive direction. You are merely an anomaly in this world, a superfluous existence."

Don't you want to see what the world would be like without you? Without you, everything would be more perfect.

These words pierced Xu Xingyu's heart like sharp blades; he could almost see a future without him in the illusion. It was a world full of harmony, order, and happiness, where everything seemed to be getting better without him even realizing it.

For a moment, he could even feel a warmth, as if the world was so beautiful, as if he no longer needed to exist in this world.

However, this illusion instantly ignited Xu Xingyu's anger.

Does he really not know that without him, the world, or even the universe, would end up like that crappy Douluo V: Five!?

That kind of fate is a good fate? That's utter bullshit!

"Get out!" Xu Xingyu's voice was filled with anger and determination, and the thunder seemed to echo his roar.

The illusion brought about by the Tribulation of Fate shattered instantly with his words, and the beautiful world woven by fate vanished with his resistance.

"This is what you call 'fate'? You think the world would be better off without me?" Xu Xingyu gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with unyielding light. "That's nothing but an illusion! The fate I chose is my true fate!"

The illusion of Tribulation of Fate began to collapse instantly, and those ethereal images shattered in a flash.

Everything before her eyes began to return to reality, and the world that once seemed beautiful was shattered with Xu Xingyu's resolute determination.

Without his own destiny, how can his life be defined? The destiny he shared with countless companions was his true choice.

"You say I shouldn't exist, you say the world would be a better place without me." Xu Xingyu sneered, "What you're saying is utterly ridiculous! This isn't my destiny, not at all! You're not qualified to tell me what my destiny should be."

Just as Xu Xingyu was resolutely declaring his right to his own destiny, his perception suddenly underwent a drastic change.

He could sense that, in this Tribulation of Fate, besides the external pressure, there was also a force that resonated with him.

That power did not come from him, but from a powerful external force.

This force, carrying a gentle yet firm will, seemed to be helping him overcome this hurdle.

The source of this power gave Xu Xingyu a sudden shock— Universal Consciousness!

"Universal Consciousness?" Xu Xingyu was taken aback. He had thought that the Universal Consciousness would try to hinder his breakthrough, after all, the realm he was about to enter far surpassed the currently known levels of gods, a completely new domain beyond the Supreme God King. But now, the Universal Consciousness was actually helping him. Did it also approve of his choice?

But why help him? Shouldn't the Universal Consciousness be hindering him?

When his father failed to break through, it was not only due to the interference of Purple Brilliant Heaven Destroying Dragon, but also because the Universal Consciousness blocked his breakthrough.

However, why would the Universal Consciousness choose to help him here? What makes him different from his father?

Xu Xingyu narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart filled with doubt and confusion, but he did not stop walking.

A thought struck him, and he suddenly realized that the Tribulation of Fate was not a simple destiny, nor did it simply represent a "predestined" ending. Rather, it was an extreme test of his heart and his will.

The Universal Consciousness did not seem to completely block his breakthrough; on the contrary, it acknowledged his existence and choices to some extent.

"Fate is not predetermined," Xu Xingyu whispered, her eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. "As long as I have the will, fate is in my own hands!"

Just as he took a deep breath, preparing to face the final Lightning Tribulation — the Chaos Lightning Tribulation —a surge of power erupted from his body, and the entire world seemed to tremble because of him.

This power represents his connection with the universe, and signifies his imminent ascent to a realm beyond all things.

"Come, the final Lightning Tribulation!" Xu Xingyu roared to the sky, his voice filled with fearlessness and determination. He knew that this moment would be the ultimate moment that would determine his fate.