The many saints within the purgatory dodged, their eyes filled with despair. They never imagined Lu Fan would do such a thing, hurtling towards them with the power of numerous lightning bolts, pushing them into a desperate situation.
"This kid is truly ruthless, wanting to die together!" the Hundred-Faced Scholar exclaimed, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"As someone from the Assassin Dynasty, how can one survive without ruthlessness?" Mu Dan said softly, "I rather admire someone like him."
"Oh, you've changed quite a bit!" Gui Ying chuckled. "Could it be you've taken a liking to him? Otherwise, why would you speak for him?"
"I'm not speaking for him, just stating the facts!" Mu Dan replied casually. "Besides, can't you see? This is the only way to escape this predicament!"
"The lightning power of the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation is extremely potent. Even if they all face it together, it won't weaken its might!" Jian Bei shook his head. "It might even make the lightning power stronger. After all, the more people there are, the stronger the lightning will be; this is an eternal principle."
"According to Master, then he's doomed?" Mu Dan frowned slightly, feeling a pang of anxiety. It would be a great pity for someone as outstanding as Lu Fan to die prematurely.
"I don't know, we can only leave it to fate!" Jian Bei shook his head. He couldn't say too much about such matters. Whether Lu Fan could withstand the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation was entirely up to heaven's will. After all, under normal circumstances, Lu Fan should have died when the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation began, but the reality was different, indicating Lu Fan's destiny was extraordinary.
At the same time, throughout the purgatory, numerous saints were touched by the tribulation's aura and were attacked by lightning. Their eyes held despair, clearly not expecting things to turn out this way. Their purpose in coming to the purgatory was to become the foremost figure, and then become Jian Bei's personal disciple. But now, it seemed they had miscalculated. With Lu Fan's actions, they were powerless to resist.
The entire purgatory was filled with a sea of lightning, and instantly, bodies littered the ground. Hundreds of Saint-level killers met their demise, their strength rendered useless against the formidable lightning. Their hearts were filled with despair. Witnessing this scene, Mu Dan also frowned. She knew few who entered the purgatory ever returned alive, but seeing this spectacle, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pity.
"These are all Saint-level killers nurtured by the Assassin Dynasty. Isn't it too wasteful to let them slaughter each other?" Mu Dan remarked.
"In the Assassin Dynasty, only those at the pinnacle have the right to speak!" Jian Bei stated. "Therefore, their lives are simply not worth mentioning!" This was the rule of the Assassin Dynasty: to identify the stronger among the many killers, so that such individuals could become leaders and the foundation of the dynasty in the future.
Under the powerful lightning, hundreds of Saint-level killers resisted the tribulation with all their might, but it was to no avail. Under the power of heaven, they appeared utterly helpless, with no recourse. Such a terrifying tribulation was beyond their ability to resist; they could only accept their fate.
"This kid truly hasn't disappointed me!" The old village chief said with some satisfaction. He had expected Lu Fan to face immense pressure, but it seemed only he would emerge alive, as all other Saint-level killers had perished in the tribulation.
At this moment, Lu Fan felt no joy. He never expected these Saint-level killers to be so vulnerable, utterly ineffective against the tribulation. Now, the ninth bolt of lightning was still condensing. If it descended with full force, he might not be able to resist it, and could even die in the tribulation. If that were the case, it would be too ignominious.
Looking at the corpses scattered everywhere, Jian Bei was also moved. He simultaneously gazed towards the sky. He held Lu Fan in high regard and naturally did not wish for him to die prematurely. However, given the formidable tribulation, it would be extremely difficult for Lu Fan to resist with his current strength.
Meanwhile, many people in the Eastern Domain watched with astonishment. After all, such a terrifying sea of lightning had spread across the entire Eastern Domain. Dark clouds gathered in the sky, as if a colossal heavenly tribulation was about to descend.
Tao Mao Cheng stood atop a mountain peak, his gaze fixed on the sea of lightning. He frowned slightly. Even when he broke through to Sainthood, he had never encountered such a terrifying heavenly tribulation. He wondered who had triggered such a powerful aura.
"What are you looking at?" The Tao family head strode forward, a smile on his face.
"As everyone knows, the Assassin Dynasty's branch only has one Saint King killer!" the young master of the Tao family stated directly. "This means there is no second Saint King, and no one else possesses the qualifications to break through to the Saint Dragon King level. Therefore, I worry about this heavenly tribulation..."
"Are you implying that this heavenly tribulation might be caused by your sworn brother?" the Tao family head asked, slightly surprised. "This is the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation; it's not something ordinary people can trigger. And such a powerful tribulation aura likely only Saint King level powerhouses can cause. Your sworn brother probably doesn't have that kind of strength!"
"Doesn't Father know? The Ancient Divine Body grows against the heavens, thus its tribulation power is exceptionally terrifying," the young master of the Tao family said directly. "I've checked ancient texts, and the divine tribulation of the Ancient Divine Body is no trivial matter; it can reach terrifying levels beyond our imagination. If I'm not mistaken, it's likely he is about to break through during the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation, which is why such a massive upheaval is occurring!"
"If what you say is true, then your sworn brother is truly extraordinary!" the Tao family head stated directly. "Few can trigger the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation. Even a King-level expert, upon breaking through to Sainthood, can trigger the Nine Dragon Heavenly Tribulation. Isn't this defying the heavens?"
"The Ancient Divine Body is inherently a heaven-defying physique!" The young master of the Tao family shrugged slightly. "I just don't know whose physique is stronger, his or mine!"
"The Ancient Divine Body is indeed incredibly dominant, but you also possess a special physique. Ordinary special physiques belong to extraordinary individuals. Moreover, we have entered a new era, and many special physiques are being reborn. There will undoubtedly be a competition in the future," the Tao family head said with a smile. "No one can stop your progress."
The young master of the Tao family said no more, his gaze fixed on the direction of Lion Peak, a sense of anticipation in his heart. However, he was not worried. In his opinion, Lu Fan would never be defeated by the heavenly path so easily.