Rumble...
Just as everyone was preparing to make a move, a deafening roar erupted, sending ripples throughout Lion Peak. Unbeknownst to them, lightning surged across the sky, exuding immense power.
"This is..."
Peony stood frozen, her eyes wide with terror. "Could this be a thunder tribulation?"
"Indeed, this is a thunder tribulation!"
Gui Ying spoke, his voice laced with surprise. "I truly didn't expect him to be able to summon a thunder tribulation. This makes things quite interesting. Could the first place truly be his this time?"
Jian Bei, however, frowned. Summoning a thunder tribulation upon breaking through to the Saint realm were signs of a true prodigy. Lu Fan's ability to reach this point was indeed astonishing. However, the aura of this thunder tribulation was exceptionally vast, unlike any ordinary tribulation. Furthermore, its presence did not seem like that of a Saint realm tribulation.
"This is not good, this is not good at all!"
The old village chief exclaimed in surprise, his brow furrowed. Although Lu Fan was on the verge of breaking through to the Saint realm and had attracted a heavenly thunder tribulation, this tribulation was far from ordinary. If it were to descend, Lu Fan might not be able to withstand it.
Meanwhile, those in the training grounds also wore solemn expressions, not daring to approach Lu Fan for fear of being caught in his thunder tribulation. Such terrifying lightning power was something even they, as Saints, dared not face lightly.
"How could this brat summon such powerful lightning? Even a King-level thunder tribulation wouldn't be this terrifying!"
"Who knows! This brat is truly defying the heavens. But we don't need to deal with him. Under such a powerful thunder tribulation, he is bound to die!"
The many Saints present spoke in unison, their eyes filled with apprehension. Once this terrifying thunder tribulation descended, it would be beyond the ability of ordinary individuals to resist. Lu Fan, not yet having reached the Saint realm, had already summoned such a formidable thunder tribulation, naturally astonishing many.
Lu Fan hovered in the void, his brow also furrowed. He could clearly sense the terrifying nature of the thunder tribulation, and a bitter feeling arose within him. Even if he were to retract his aura now, this thunder tribulation would not simply vanish. His only recourse was to forcefully resist.
"As expected, someone like him cannot even be tolerated by the heavens!" Su Dan Xiao Shuo Wang
Peony burst into laughter. "This is all the better. I'll watch and see if this brat can survive such a powerful thunder tribulation!"
"Don't celebrate too soon. Being able to summon such a powerful thunder tribulation indicates his talent is exceptionally high. If he is allowed to grow, he could become the ultimate trump card of the Assassin Dynasty!" Gui Ying said with a faint smile. "What I say will never be wrong."
"If he can truly withstand this thunder tribulation, he is indeed qualified to become my personal disciple, and may even have the opportunity to manage Lion Peak!"
Jian Bei stated directly, a flicker of anticipation for Lu Fan in his eyes. He was desperately seeking talented young individuals. If things turned out as Gui Ying suggested, it would be ideal.
Bai Mian Shu Sheng stood to the side, his brow furrowed. In his heart, the position of the branch leader had always been his, and he could not tolerate anyone else interfering. Thus, an inexplicable hostility towards Lu Fan arose within him.
"Senior Brother Bai Mian, your expression seems displeased? Could it be that you believe the position of branch leader rightfully belongs to you?" Gui Ying suddenly smiled.
"Gui Ying, do not spout nonsense here. I have never said such a thing!" Bai Mian Shu Sheng frowned. "Although we share the same master, your words are highly inappropriate!"
"I was merely speaking casually. Senior Brother Bai Mian, please do not take it to heart. After all, if it were not meant to be, you would not be bothered!"
Gui Ying smiled faintly, shrugging his shoulders with an air of nonchalance.
Peony, standing nearby, also chuckled. Seeing Bai Mian Shu Sheng's expression change so drastically brought her considerable joy.
Meanwhile, within the inferno, Lu Fan had already floated into the air. He endured several impacts from the powerful lightning, yet remained unharmed, as if the lightning had no effect on him.
"What a powerful physique! No wonder he is so reckless!"
Peony exclaimed in shock. "Such immense lightning power is like a mere tickle on him. Can he truly survive this thunder tribulation!"
"I doubt it!"
Jian Bei shook his head. "The true terror of a thunder tribulation lies at the end. This is merely a warm-up. Moreover, this thunder tribulation is gradually forming a sea of lightning. Once it becomes a sea of lightning, it will be no small matter!"
"A sea of lightning?"
Gui Ying's brow furrowed slightly as he looked towards the sky. Indeed, he saw a sea of lightning gradually forming above. Once it formed, the lightning would descend in full force, at which point even King-level experts would be unable to resist.
"This brat is truly something, how could he summon such a terrifying thunder tribulation!"
Gui Ying's brow furrowed further. He did not wish for Lu Fan to die so easily, but at this moment, he was powerless. After all, this matter was not something he could control; it was the will of heaven.
Rumble...
Another roar echoed, and Lu Fan's figure stood up abruptly, allowing the lightning to cleanse his body. Enduring the pain of the lightning, Lu Fan's physical strength grew stronger with each tempering, which was naturally beneficial to him.
Within the inferno, numerous Killing Saints hid in corners, fearing any contact with the lightning. If they were to be tainted by the aura of the heavenly tribulation, they might be forced to undergo the tribulation alongside Lu Fan, in which case they would find it difficult to escape, as this thunder tribulation was extremely terrifying and beyond their ability to resist.
"No, the aura of this thunder tribulation is wrong!"
Jian Bei shook his head. "Could this be the Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, a bolt of lightning shaped like a colossal dragon surged towards Lu Fan from within the sea of lightning, carrying a howling sound that was utterly terrifying.
Everyone present retreated, their eyes filled with dread. They were acutely aware that such a terrifying thunder tribulation was something they could not resist. Even Jian Bei took a few steps back, a sense of panic rising within him.
"Master, are even you afraid of this Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation?" Peony asked.
"The Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation is no ordinary thunder tribulation. I recall when I broke through to the Saint King realm, I encountered the Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation!"
Jian Bei recalled past events, a sense of fear growing within him. "I barely managed to endure it, but at that time, I was already a Saint King. How could this brat, not yet having reached the Saint realm, summon the Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation!"
Bai Mian Shu Sheng stood to the side, a smile curling at the corners of his lips. With this, Lu Fan was surely doomed.