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Chapter 932: The Emperor's Tribulation

Thunder blades split the sea and sever the sky, electric chains sweep across the sky to terrify the azure dragon. Ten thousand feet of waves crash, clouds burst, and a thousand peaks shatter, obscuring the sun. Strong winds temper bones, ushering in nirvana, true fire infuses the meridians and unblocks them. To forge a new calamity, the waves are over, and loyal souls shed their blood to prove the mysterious sky.

Above the East China Sea, the dark clouds were as black as ink, like a heavy mountain. The lead-gray clouds were so low that they seemed to crush the turbulent sea. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth gathered madly like a surging torrent, forming a huge air vortex visible to the naked eye.

Yuwen Zhangyu hovered above the waves like an immortal, his dark dragon-patterned robe rustling in the wind like a fluttering flag. A dazzling golden spiritual energy enveloped him, the unwavering righteousness of the Human Emperor. Before the thunderbolt struck, it had condensed into substance, like a dazzling golden sun, radiating endless light.

The first thunderbolt was like a giant silver-purple dragon, roaring and exploding in the sky. Its lightning tore through the dark clouds like a sharp sword, and with the overwhelming power of heaven and earth, it struck Yuwen Zhangyu with the force of thunder.

Yu Wen Zhangyu's eyes were like torches, he didn't flinch or evade, his hands formed the Human Emperor Seal in front of his chest, and he chanted: "The Great Way of the Human Emperor, all magic cannot invade!"

As Yu Wenjianyu finished speaking, golden spiritual power suddenly surged like a volcanic eruption, condensing into a huge dark yellow shield in front of him. Intricate dragon patterns and runes appeared on the shield. It was the power of protection passed down from generation to generation of human emperors, like an indestructible city wall.

"Boom..."

The thunderbolt slammed into the shield like a mountain crushing an egg, making a deafening sound, and the dark yellow light flickered violently like the bright stars in the night sky.

However, the dragon runes grew clearer, like a living thing, blocking the first bolt of lightning with a rock-hard stance. The remaining electrical current flowed like nimble silver snakes, tracing along the edge of the shield and into Yu Wenyu's body.

As the thunder traveled through his tendons and veins, Yu Wenjianyu's facial features were twisted into a ball in pain, as if he was being bitten by millions of poisonous insects.

Sure enough, the thunder of tribulation is not so easy to be refined.

The thunder of tribulation tempered his tendons and veins to his dantian, tempering him like hell. The pain came like a tide. His spiritual energy was purified and compressed again in this painful tempering, and his cultivation became more solid.

As expected, there is no gain without effort. The effect of tempering the body with thunder is far superior to that of medicinal bath.

In the distance, Yu Shuheng, who had arrived to protect Yu Wen Zhangyu, stood at the bow of the flying boat. Seeing Yu Wen Zhangyu using lightning to temper his body, he couldn't help but nod secretly. He was indeed a man who could endure hardships.

Each of his companions is quite hardworking!

Yeah, that’s good!

He and Su Xiaoya were destined to leave Qingyuan Star. If their companions couldn't keep up...

Just as Yu Wen Zhangyu refined this trace of thunder, the second heavenly tribulation arrived as expected like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey.

The second thunderbolt turned into nine thunder dragons, swooping down towards Yu Wenjianyu at the same time with their fangs and claws bared.

Yu Wen Zhangyu took a deep breath, and the power of the Human Emperor in his body erupted without reservation like a volcano. His black robe fluttered as if blown by a strong wind, and a huge shadow of the Human Emperor appeared behind him.

"Dragons fight in the wild, their blood is black and yellow!" With Yu Wenjianyu's roar, the phantom raised his hand and pointed like a god descending to earth, and nine golden dragon auras flew out of the phantom's body like arrows, colliding fiercely with the thunder dragon.

The golden dragon energy and the silver-purple thunder dragon fought frantically in the air like a meat grinder, devouring each other. Every collision erupted with a deafening roar, raising huge waves like a tidal wave. Even Yu Shuheng's flying boat in the distance was shaken to the point of collapse, like a candle in the wind.

When two dragons clash, either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind prevails over the east wind. Yu Shuheng watched quietly, confident that Yu Wenjianyu would triumph over the thunder tribulation. This was only the second one; there were still sixty-one more thunder tribulations to come.

From the moment one breaks through the foundation-building stage, one must experience thunder tribulations. Breaking through the foundation-building stage is the twenty-nine thunder tribulations, breaking through the golden elixir stage is the thirty-nine thunder tribulations, and so on, breaking through the Mahayana stage is the ninety-nine thunder tribulations.

As expected, Yuwen Zhangyu defeated the second lightning tribulation. Even though Yuwen Zhangyu was nearly killed when he absorbed the lightning tribulation, he still guided a trace of the second lightning tribulation into his body and continued to temper his body.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Yu Wen Zhangyu was trying hard to improve his strength. He had always been the weakest one in the team. He didn't want to fall behind, and he also wanted to leave Qingyuan Star and see different scenery.

And, his master!

After they separated last time, he went back, but unfortunately he couldn't find the mountain where his master was. He finally understood why his master had said the mountain was called "nameless"!

nameless?

Is it inexplicable?

Perhaps, Master does not belong to Qingyuan Star either?

Or maybe, the master's strength is unfathomable, and I can't meet him unless I fight to the top!

Therefore, whether for himself, his partners, or even his master, he must reach the peak step by step.

The third thunderbolt roared down like a giant dragon, and a huge eye of thunder and punishment suddenly appeared in the sky. Its cold gaze seemed to come from the underworld, firmly locking onto Yu Wenjianyu.

This thunderbolt was as thick as a bucket, mixed with golden "Heavenly Thunder", which was the special thunderbolt aimed at those who defied the heaven like the Human Emperor.

The Human Emperor and the Son of Heaven are not just different titles, the realms they represent are also completely different.

The way of heaven, the way of earth, and the way of man!

The Son of Heaven is the chosen one of God.

The Human Emperor is the representative of humanity, on par with the Sage of Heaven and the Goddess of Peace on Earth.

Every time a Human Emperor is born, he must go through hardships.

Yuwen Zhangyu did not dare to delay and immediately took out the Emperor's sword, the Dingding Sword. The moment the sword was unsheathed, a golden light shone brightly, and the sword was engraved with inscriptions on governing the country and maintaining peace.

"Use the sword to determine the cauldron, and use the qi to dissolve the disaster!" He pointed the sword to the sky, and the Dingding Sword turned into a golden stream of light, colliding with the thunder of heavenly power. The inscription kept flashing in the lightning, and it actually dissolved the power of heavenly power in the thunder bit by bit.

Yu Wen Zhangyu is firm in his belief and never gives up.

As the thunderbolts grew stronger, Yuwen Zhang's aura gradually became erratic. Cracks appeared on his Xuanhuang shield, and the radiance of his Dingding Sword dimmed slightly. Yet, the fighting spirit in his eyes grew ever more intense. Stimulated by the thunderbolts, his Human Emperor bloodline continued to awaken, and he began to exude the faint aura of an ancient Human Emperor.

"As long as humanity is immortal, I will remain undefeated!" His roar resounded through the sky like thunder, shaking the wind and clouds, and making the heaven and earth tremble.

The aura of the Human Emperor and his spiritual power blended with each other, like two giant dragons circling in the air, and condensed into a huge human-shaped cocoon of light around him, tightly wrapping the sixty-first thunder of tribulation.

Inside the light cocoon, spiritual energy collided continuously like surging waves, making bursts of dull noises. Every vibration seemed to inject new strength into him, making his aura stronger and stronger.

At this moment, the sixty-second thunder of tribulation had descended one after another, and it actually merged into one with the sixty-first thunder of tribulation.

This thunder turned into a giant thunder, holding a thunder axe, and struck down at the light cocoon fiercely.

Yuwen Zhangyu felt this terrifying power within the light cocoon. He gritted his teeth and unleashed the last of his Human Emperor power and spiritual energy. The light cocoon shone brightly, colliding with the Thunder Axe and unleashing a devastating energy wave.

Yu Shuheng, who was watching from a distance, was horrified. He clenched his fists almost subconsciously, his heart in his throat, and he was ready to rescue at any time.

Just when Yu Shuheng was worried that Yu Wenxuan couldn't hold on any longer, the light cocoon suddenly exploded like a fragile eggshell, and his figure reappeared before the world like a phoenix reborn from the ashes.

The black robe he was wearing had become tattered, as if torn by a strong wind. There was a shocking trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were as bright as the brightest stars in the night sky, shining brightly.

At this moment, the spiritual energy within him had undergone a shocking transformation. The Great Dao of the Human Emperor resonated with the laws of heaven and earth, as if they were sharing an age-old secret. The aura emanating from his body was like an invisible storm, several times more powerful than before the tribulation, causing a palpitation in the heart.

"The way of the Human Emperor is to follow the will of Heaven and respond to the needs of the people. Today, I, Yuwen Zhangyu, will prove my way with thunder!" He opened his arms, like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring, and took the initiative to meet the last thunder that fell.

The golden spiritual power and the lightning complemented each other, like a colorful fireworks feast, blooming a dazzling light on his body surface, forming a mighty and domineering set of lightning armor, as if it was a sacred battle suit bestowed upon him by God.

The last thunderbolt was also the most fierce one. In an instant, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be sucked away by an invisible giant hand. A pillar of thunder condensed from the dark clouds, piercing through heaven and earth like a pillar supporting the sky. With a heart-pounding golden power, it struck Yuwen Zhangyu like a mountain crushing an egg.

Yu Wen Zhangyu held the Dingding Sword in his hand. The shadowy figure of the Human Emperor behind him merged seamlessly with him. Man and sword instantly transformed into a dazzling golden stream of light. He charged into the lightning pillar without hesitation, like a meteor streaking across the sky. "With my body as the Human Emperor, I will bear the punishment of heaven and earth. Today, I will merge with you!"

Accompanied by a deafening roar, the thunder dissipated like fireworks, and the dark clouds gradually receded like the tide. A clear sky appeared above the sea, like a crystal clear sapphire, emitting charming brilliance.

Yuwen Zhangyu was floating steadily above the sea, with the imperial aura surrounding him like clouds and mist, making him look like a towering god. His breath was steady and vast, as if he was the master of the universe.

At this moment, his aura became as powerful as a deep abyss and a majestic mountain. The bloodline of the Human Emperor was completely awakened, and the shadow of the Human Emperor behind him became clearer and clearer, as if he was about to step out from the ethereal void.

Yu Wen Zhangyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a relieved smile. He had finally successfully survived the seventy-nine thunder tribulations and successfully entered the realm of fusion, getting closer to the realm of Mahayana.

The golden light flows into the sea like a waterfall, stirring up mist all over the sky, like a magnificent painting that makes people intoxicated.

At this moment, the shadow of the Human Emperor walked step by step in front of Yu Wenjianyu. His originally blurry face suddenly became clearer and clearer, and he turned into the appearance of Yu Wenjianhua, the founding emperor of Dayan Kingdom.

"Royal brother, shouldn't you be buried in the imperial mausoleum forever? Why did you come out? Why did you destroy my Yuwen family's Dayan Kingdom?"

Yu Shuheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and saw Yu Wenjianyu suddenly standing on the sea with lifeless eyes. Is this - has he encountered a calamity in his heart?

Yu Shuheng was startled and was about to help, but he saw that although Yu Wen Zhang's eyes were dull, his spiritual energy was not disturbed. Yu Shuheng had no choice but to suppress his anxiety and wait for Yu Wen Zhang to overcome his inner tribulation.

After all, if he intervened, Yuwen Zhangyu's breakthrough would be a failure. At best, his cultivation would regress, and at worst, he would be plagued by inner demons, making further advancement impossible. Therefore, he absolutely could not intervene unless it was absolutely necessary.

In the midst of inner demons.

Yuwen Zhangyu took a deep breath and exhaled deeply, as if to expel all the foul air in the world. Then he slowly spoke:

"Royal brother, I know you have your own difficulties and ambitions. However, the fate of the Great Rock Nation is like the setting sun. I am merely following fate."

A raging fire seemed to ignite in the eyes of Yuwen Wenhua, the "Human Emperor Shadow," and his entire face twisted. He roared, "What do you mean by following fate? What do you mean by your fate is over? My Yuwen family's empire should be like a brilliant star, shining forever between heaven and earth!"

"People have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, the moon waxes and wanes, this has been impossible throughout history, let alone this vast land? How could it be passed down from generation to generation?" Yu Wenjianyu's voice, like the sound of an ancient bell that has traveled through thousands of years, echoed in this imperial mausoleum, telling of his endless vicissitudes of life.

Yuwen Zhangyu had guarded the dark imperial mausoleum alone for hundreds of years, and had endured the tragic blood sacrifice by Yuwen's descendants. If Su Xiaoya hadn't rescued him, he would have died long ago.

From that moment on, Yuwen Zhangyu's sense of belonging to his family had already begun to falter like a candle in the wind. How could he be deceived by Yuwen Zhanghua's words at this moment?

For a moment, the two brothers were like enemies on the battlefield, arguing back and forth, neither giving in, and neither able to convince the other.

"You...you can actually see through all this?" The last words of "Sulfur Emperor Shadow" Yu Wenhua seemed to have been drained of all his strength and became extremely weak.

Yu Wenyu's eyes, like the breaking light of dawn, gradually regained clarity. He spoke slowly, "I've endured seventy-nine thunder tribulations, and my mind has long been as strong as steel. Now that I've entered the realm of fusion, I'm responsible for all of humanity. The past is like a passing cloud, so why dwell on it?"

Yu Wenhua's face gradually faded, and the Human Emperor's shadow's relieved voice came: "Yu Wenhua, congratulations on passing the inner demon tribulation."

With that, the Human Emperor's shadow slowly dissipated. A flash of light appeared around Yu Wenyu, and his aura rose again.

Yu Shuheng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Congratulations! Not only did you successfully survive the Seventy-Nine Thunder Tribulations, you also successfully survived the Heart Demon Tribulations of the Fusion Stage."

Yu Wen Zhangyu looked at Yu Shuheng and said firmly, "From now on, I will definitely not hold you back anymore. Let's get out of Qingyuan Star together."

Afterwards, the two of them steered the flying boat and sped off into the distance to meet up with the other three companions.