Chapter 147: A Scoundrel, Unworthy of Benefits
Boom!
As countless people watched in shock—
Beneath the heavenly tribulation, a tall and imposing figure stood proudly. He exuded an aura of heroism, his spirit unyielding. After enduring an entire night of heavenly tribulation, not only was he completely unscathed, but his presence had become even more imposing, brimming with sharpness.
With a single step forward, his immense vitality surged across hundreds of miles. A vague yet overwhelming aura of Life and Death energy spread outward. He soared into the sky, a massive halberd appearing in his hands.
He swung it toward the thunder-formed dragon.
"Break!"
Li Xun roared, his body growing even more formidable. The power of billions of catties erupted simultaneously, distorting the very fabric of space as if it were nothing more than a fragile piece of cloth, seemingly on the verge of tearing apart.
Boom!
As the halberd fell, the tribulation lightning's head was instantly shattered, followed by its body. The enormous dragon, as vast as a mountain range, was reduced to chaotic lightning in a single strike.
Then, Li Xun opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing all the lightning into his body, rapidly refining it.
Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned.
"Did I… see that correctly?"
An experienced Life and Death realm expert, stroking his beard, found his hands trembling slightly, nearly pulling out a few strands of hair. His aged face was filled with shock as he stared at Li Xun's back.
"He… he actually swallowed the heavenly tribulation?"
For an ordinary cultivator at the peak of the Divine Power Realm, even enduring the one lightning calamity's tribulation was a life-or-death struggle. But for Li Xun, not only was he unharmed, but he also dared to consume the lightning itself?
Even if his body were made of iron, how could he withstand such punishment?
"As expected of the possessor of the Scarlet Flame Divine Body. That kind of special physique is incomparable to ordinary people. If anyone else tried this, they'd be reduced to ashes instantly." Someone sighed in amazement.
No one could understand why Li Xun dared to do such a thing.
Since they couldn't comprehend it, they could only attribute everything to his Scarlet Flame Divine Body. After all, they only knew that this physique was incredibly powerful and had many unique traits.
But just how powerful it was, and what those unique traits were, remained a mystery to most.
Many speculated that it was precisely because of his Scarlet Flame Divine Body that Li Xun dared to swallow the tribulation lightning, using it to temper his body.
Though such a method carried the risk of being struck dead, if he succeeded in refining the tribulation lightning, the benefits would be obvious.
"The tribulation is finally over."
Many people let out sighs of relief.
After Li Xun shattered and consumed the tribulation lightning, the tribulation clouds in the sky began to disperse rapidly. The previously dark heavens gradually brightened once more.
As the heavenly tribulation completely dissipated, two beams of seven-colored light, one large and one small, descended from the sky.
The larger beam enveloped Li Xun, while the smaller one fell into a massive crack in the earth.
Deep within that fissure, unseen by the crowd, lay a figure, charred black.
This person was none other than the Champion Marquis of the Great Chu Dynasty.
He had long since lost consciousness, but a jade pendant on his body flickered with a milky white glow, forming a protective barrier around him.
Without this jade pendant, the Champion Marquis would have perished without a trace the night before.
"Look!"
Many people noticed this scene and immediately grew excited.
Everyone knew that passing the Life and Death tribulation meant gaining the recognition of the heavens. Not only could one successfully break through to the Life and Death realm, but they would also receive the blessing of divine light!
This was a great fortune—one that occurred only once in a lifetime.
While enveloped in the divine light, one's injuries would heal, and even their innate talent would be slightly enhanced!
In other words, the more tribulation one endured, the greater the benefits.
Many who were born with ordinary physiques but eventually ascended to become Emperors owed much of their success to the immense benefits they gained from overcoming tribulation.
At this moment, the divine light enveloping Li Xun stretched across several hundred meters, resembling a towering pillar that connected to the heavens, a breathtaking sight. The light surrounding Champion Marquis, though smaller, was not much less dazzling.
After all, he too had endured the nine lightning calamities tribulation.
"Two beams of divine light… Doesn't this mean that Champion Marquis is not only alive but actually doing well?"
Someone spoke in shock.
"It seems so."
Many people silently nodded, their hearts filled with envy.
This was the nine lightning calamities tribulation—one of the most formidable challenges. The divine light that followed was an unparalleled opportunity, capable of transforming even an ordinary person into a top-tier genius. Though it couldn't bestow a unique physique, it could still elevate someone from mediocrity to greatness.
Just as countless people watched with envious eyes—
Boom!
Li Xun, who was enveloped in the divine light, suddenly made his move. The change happened so abruptly that no one had time to react.
From their perspective, Li Xun should have been focused on refining his newfound fortune. Why would he waste time attacking someone else?
After all, the fact that others weren't interfering with him was already fortunate.
Boom!
A massive stone seal, spanning more than ten miles, materialized in the air like a colossal mountain. It hurtled toward the divine light surrounding Champion Marquis and collided with it in an instant.
Bang!
The beam of divine light shattered on impact.
Then, Li Xun didn't stop. He swiftly struck the divine light enveloping himself with a powerful punch, shattering it as well.
The two beams of divine light exploded into countless fragments.
Li Xun, imitating his earlier feat with the thunder-formed dragon, opened his mouth and inhaled, consuming every fragment of divine light.
Two beams of divine light, plus an entire thunder-formed dragon—he had swallowed them all. His entire body seemed overloaded, with multicolored light radiating from every pore.
Standing there, he resembled a miniature sun, emitting dazzling seven-colored rays to the point where his human form was almost indistinguishable. All that could be seen was a blinding glow.
Even more astonishing was the crimson lightning flickered around his body.
"I might have… overdone it a little," Li Xun thought to himself.
With so much energy to refine, it was impossible to absorb it all in a short time. But that didn't matter. Now that it was inside him, he had all the time he needed to digest it.
Once fully refined, his aptitude and strength would undoubtedly rise to a whole new level.
As for Champion Marquis, who was still unconscious, Li Xun shot him a cold glance.
To him, a mere bystander was unworthy of such fortune.
He had endured the nine lightning calamities tribulation himself, while Champion Marquis had been unconscious the entire night.
If that wasn't freeloading, then what was?
"I wonder how much power that jade pendant has left. If it's at its limit, then that means your fate has run its course."
With that thought, Li Xun casually pointed his finger. A streak of divine light shot forth, sharp beyond compare, piercing through the void with a piercing whistle.
"Li Xun, how dare you!"
At that moment, an enraged voice filled with fury erupted in the distance.
Several powerful experts at the Life and Death Realm flew forward together, intercepting the divine light before it could reach Champion Marquis.
Barely managing to block Li Xun's attack, they stood protectively before the unconscious figure.
At the same time, thousands of elite cavalry warriors, their blood energy surging like a blazing sun, charged toward the battlefield.
In an instant, they surrounded Champion Marquis, ensuring that Li Xun couldn't make another move.
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