As the words of Zeus and Hades fell, they unleashed their immensely powerful attacks once more.
A clamor erupted!
As their attacks were launched, a resplendent beam of light instantly flashed into existence.
The sharp radiance was boundless, impossible to gaze upon directly.
Its speed was incredibly swift, like a thunderclap, like lightning, their attacks sweeping out in all directions.
It was clear they intended to utterly destroy the golden light formation created by Bai Ling with this single strike.
Concurrently, they used their wood-withering power to further intensify Ao Yuan’s heavenly tribulation lightning.
Rumble!
The next moment, the light descended.
The dazzling golden light blazed forth, and cracks began to appear.
However, as they formed, they continuously healed.
This was the spiritual energy condensed by the myriad beasts of the Demon Court, from top to bottom.
Though their individual strengths were relatively weak, their convergence into a single entity was by no means to be trifled with.
At this very moment.
The golden light and the radiance unleashed by Zeus and Hades continued to clash.
The world was plunged into dimness, the blinding light making it impossible for anyone to discern what was happening.
"How is it?"
"Can Bai Ling and his party withstand it?"
"If they can withstand it, then the crisis for Blue Star will be completely averted."
"Bai Ling and the entire Demon Court are so powerful, they… they must be able to resist it."
The leaders of various nations, unable to see what was occurring, prayed silently in their hearts.
They were truly fearful.
Truly fearful that Bai Ling could not hold on, and then… the consequence would be a round of doomsday!
After an unknown period of time.
Rumble!
Suddenly, a resounding tremor shook the air.
The blinding light gradually weakened.
Countless gazes eagerly turned towards where the golden light had been.
They all wanted to see the situation, to understand what was happening.
Was there still hope for Blue Star's salvation?
But…
Upon seeing this, everyone was instantly invigorated.
The golden light still existed.
What was slightly surprising was that the light unleashed by Zeus and Hades seemed to have pierced through the golden light, striking far away into the ocean.
The sound just now was the splash from that very sea.
"What… what is going on?"
"How could it penetrate?"
A moment of confusion struck the leaders of the nations, but they quickly became excited.
Because.
Regardless of how it happened.
The golden light still remained.
This proved that the attack had been blocked.
"Ah Hahaha!"
"Look, quickly look, Dragon God’s heavenly tribulation lightning is about to dissipate."
"And the golden light is still here, we have won this battle!"
"That's right, that's right! Dragon God has completed his tribulation, and these so-called chief gods certainly won't survive in the end."
"Hahahaha!"
The leaders of the nations erupted in joyous laughter, beside themselves with relief.
At this moment, many had already seen Ao Yuan's figure reappear.
Little by little, the heavenly tribulation lightning!
Was rapidly fading away.
However, before they could revel in their joy for long, the leaders of the nations inadvertently noticed something.
Their laughter abruptly ceased, and they suddenly widened their eyes.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief and a deep sense of defeat.
Crack!
A crisp sound!
The golden light, which had been standing firm, instantly shattered into countless points of light and dissipated into the world.
Bai Ling and the numerous demonic beasts, meanwhile, spat out mouthfuls of blood, their complexions turning pale and ashen.
Their breaths were so weak they could barely be sensed.
If not for the fact that their eyes still held a flicker of life that could be seen with the naked eye, one would have mistaken them for having perished.
But this sentiment of sorrow arrived swiftly and departed just as quickly.
Because!
At this moment.
They saw Ao Yuan’s figure emerge from within the heavenly tribulation lightning!!
He was now clad in a flowing golden robe.
The aura he exuded was like that of a deity.
Terrifying to the extreme!
It seemed as though the entire world trembled under the might of his presence.
Ao Yuan, now revealed, stared with a dark expression at Zeus and Hades.
"You seek death!"
Ao Yuan’s gaze swept across everything around him, his pale golden eyes glinting with malice.
His killing intent was fully displayed, suffusing the entire area.
Thump.
Sensing Ao Yuan’s aura, Zeus and Hades’ faces contorted in fear.
This aura was far more formidable than their own breakthrough.
Of course, it was still far from their current strength.
But one must not forget Ao Yuan’s previous might!
He had defeated Zeus even before undergoing his tribulation!
Now that he had successfully transcended, he would undoubtedly be even more powerful.
However, as if struck by a thought, the fear on Zeus and Hades’ faces vanished, replaced by sneers.
Because they knew it was too late.
Everything was too late.
From the moment their light pierced through the golden light, everything had been sealed.
The heavenly tribulation lightning must have sensed a more terrifying aura.
The heavenly tribulation lightning would have mistakenly believed a powerful being was assisting him in his tribulation!
"The so-called Dragon God?" Zeus stepped forward resolutely, his voice arrogant, "How do you like this grand gift I’ve bestowed upon you?"
"This is the consequence of provoking me!"
"You seek death!"
Ao Yuan’s voice was filled with icy killing intent. If looks could kill, Zeus would have died hundreds of thousands of times over!
As his words fell, Ao Yuan was about to act.
Rumble rumble!
A resounding peal of thunder suddenly echoed.
Like the voice of the heavens, or perhaps emanating from the depths of everyone's hearts, it instantly sent everyone plummeting into an icy abyss.
Truly terrifying!
Immediately following this, they saw that the heavenly tribulation lightning above Ao Yuan had not dispersed; instead, it had become even more concentrated.
Dark clouds churned, rolling in.
This was.
The heavenly tribulation lightning was re-condensing!
And its power appeared far more terrifying than before!
The leaders of the nations were stunned.
As were Bai Ling and the numerous demonic beasts.
How could this be?
How could this possibly be happening!
How could all of this have occurred?
Why was there still heavenly tribulation lightning?
Hadn't the heavenly tribulation lightning supposed to have dissipated?
At this moment.
Ten thousand questions filled the minds of countless people.
"How can this be!"
"Shouldn't the heavenly tribulation lightning have ended?"
"Didn't the Dragon God’s aura grow stronger?"
"Why has heavenly tribulation lightning suddenly reappeared out of nowhere!"
…
As everyone watched in astonishment, Zeus looked at the enraged Ao Yuan with a faint smile. "I must admit, you are very powerful."
"To have successfully undergone the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation on Blue Star, and in such a short time, on your own!"
"Having strength is a good thing, and being arrogant with that strength is also a form of capital," Zeus praised, then his voice turned grave. "But this is not the capital for you to be arrogant with me!"
"Now that the power of the heavenly tribulation lightning has increased, I'll see how you manage to endure it!"
"Kid!"
Hades looked at Ao Yuan with a hint of pity. "I'll kindly remind you, this heavenly tribulation is the Divine Firmament Tribulation Lightning!"
"Even we cannot guarantee safe passage through it."
"I wish you good luck."
"You seek death!"
Ao Yuan’s expression remained unchanged. With a deep shout, his body flickered like lightning, rushing towards Zeus and Hades.
Seeing this, Zeus and Hades chose not to engage directly.
Instead, they retreated into the distance.
Just as Ao Yuan was about to pursue.
The Divine Firmament Heavenly Tribulation Lightning, which had been brewing for a long time!
Descended with a roar!
Its target was Ao Yuan!
…