When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Chapter 133 Crossing the Heavenly Tribulation

So, have all the humans and monsters in the snowfield been notified?

Reporting to the King, a month ago, the guardian of the border town was notified to close the town's gates to the snowfield and to inform the hunters in the snowfield to return.

At the same time, they also dispatched Emperor-level experts to inform the demonic beasts within the snowfield.

After listening to his subordinate's report, King Lai Xun thought to himself, "Although Ninth Brother told me before that there was no problem, I still have to be extra careful since I'm involved with him."

Otherwise, if I accidentally destroy my vast snow-covered plains, wouldn't my natural hunting ground be permanently erased from the list?

Above the border town, there were not only King Lai Xun, but also a group from the Vit City Mage Academy, Zhu Chongjiu's teammates who had gone to Shenxu with him before, those who had fought alongside Zhu Chongjiu to kill the Demon Lord, and the Tongli Squad.

Many others came because of his reputation, all wanting to meet this legendary figure who stirred up trouble on the God-Forsaken Continent.

More than two hundred years have passed, and some of those who were once here have not survived the test of time and have passed away. This includes the former dean of the Viter Academy, Tong Li, whose head is now covered with quite a few gray hairs.

Regardless of who it was, they all looked tense, their fists clenched as they gazed into the depths of the vast icy snowfield.

They only heard the news that Ninth Brother was leaving the Ruixue Kingdom and the God-Forsaken Continent, and came to see him off. Only Lai Xun knew the specific details and reasons.

Zhu Chongjiu rode a towering, majestic black steed, hundreds of feet tall. This divine beast's scales were as black as ink, its hooves whistling through the air, its mane billowing, making it seem like a demonic mount from the depths of hell, inspiring fear. Behind him followed an even larger Northern Darkness Snow Bear, slightly larger than Xiao Hei. This snow bear bared its fangs, its eyes fierce, its muscles bulging, and each step it took caused the earth to tremble slightly, radiating an unparalleled aura of ferocity.

At this moment, Zhu Chongjiu stood silently beneath the celestial canopy, gazing up at the sky. Despite the great distance, he could clearly feel the extremely intense hostility emanating from the Heavenly Dao. That hostility was almost tangible, pressing down on him so hard he could hardly breathe, as if the entire world was filled with deep malice and hatred towards him. However, facing such immense pressure, Zhu Chongjiu showed no fear. He straightened his spine, his gaze resolutely meeting the hostile sky, like an unshakeable mountain.

Zhu Chongjiu said in a deep voice, "Since you are still conscious and know my thoughts, what are you waiting for?"

Do you really want me to tear you apart with my bare hands and send you flying into the sky?

The moment Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, the vast sky above his head seemed to be violently stirred by an invisible giant hand, instantly surging up a massive, thick, inky black cloud. This black cloud pressed down like a heavy mountain, instilling a sense of oppression. Within the black cloud, deafening rumbling sounds echoed intermittently, while dazzling streaks of light flashed and darted within, weaving together a breathtaking scene.

Zhu Chongjiu stared at the churning black clouds, clearly realizing that this was a sign that the Heavenly Dao was beginning to gather the power of heavenly lightning. However, faced with such a terrifying sight, he made no attempt to interrupt it. After all, what he had come here for was precisely the power of this heavenly lightning.

Just a dozen seconds later, the previously calm dark clouds suddenly split open, and two incredibly thick bolts of lightning lashed down from within. One of them struck Xiong Da, who was not far away; this bolt was about a meter in diameter and roared down with a destructive force. The other bolt, however, was even more astonishing, heading straight for Zhu Chongjiu and Xiao Hei. This bolt was over three meters in diameter, resembling a ferocious, roaring dragon, baring its fangs and claws as it pounced.

Witnessing this scene, Zhu Chongjiu couldn't help but think to himself, "Heh! Heaven really does treat people differently; it seems to think highly of me." However, he didn't show the slightest fear on his face. Instead, he calmly turned to look at Xiong Da in the distance and shouted, "Xiong Da, don't panic! Don't interrupt this lightning bolt. Just use your physical body to withstand it with all your might. It's not too late to fight it when you feel you can't hold on any longer!"

Hearing Zhu Chongjiu's shout, Xiong Da didn't respond with a single word, but without hesitation, he strode towards the oncoming lightning. At the same time, he turned around and gave Zhu Chongjiu a look full of determination and resolve.

Those who witnessed this scene above the border town were all shocked. Some powerful individuals had originally wanted to see how Zhu Chongjiu left this world, and then imitate his method to go to the vast universe they had longed for.

However, upon seeing this scene, most people who had this idea immediately gave up the idea.

Seeing Xiong Da charge towards the lightning descending from the sky, Zhu Chongjiu laughed wildly and roared, "Well done! Since you are so brave, brother, how can I be slacking off?"

Having said that, he lightly patted Xiao Hei, who understood and rushed towards the lightning that was striking him.

In the blink of an eye, it all happened.

Zhu Chongjiu opened his arms wide, letting the heavenly lightning bolts, each one thicker and more powerful than the last, strike him one after another.

Comfortable and refreshing!

Not strong enough! You can't even match the strength of the blind masseur in my hometown. He's making me so itchy!

As Zhu Chongjiu increasingly defied the Heavenly Dao, the lightning that had been falling one after another had now transformed into a surging torrent of thunderous lava! It poured down from the thick black clouds above the sky like a violent waterfall, mercilessly drenching Zhu Chongjiu's body.

The color of this lightning-infused lava underwent a wondrous transformation. Initially, it was a pure white, like snow, but as time passed, it gradually turned pale yellow, then a vibrant, fiery red, and finally settled on a deep, mysterious purple. Each color change signified a gradual increase in its power.

Despite being Zhu Chongjiu's loyal and reliable partner, Xiao Hei beneath him was beginning to falter under the terrifying onslaught of thunderous magma. Zhu Chongjiu keenly sensed Xiao Hei's condition. He first carefully monitored the fluctuations of power within Xiao Hei, then turned his attention to Xiong Da in the distance.

Zhu Chongjiu roared with laughter, "Hahahaha, you two have eaten enough, haven't you? But I, your Ninth Brother, am not full yet! Leave the rest to me, you two go and rest!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Chongjiu's figure flashed, and he swiftly left Xiao Hei's broad and sturdy back like a ghost. The next moment, he flew straight into the black cloud that looked like a demon's gaping maw without hesitation, and instantly disappeared from everyone's sight.

The moment Zhu Chongjiu entered the black cloud, the heavenly lightning stopped striking Xiong Da and Xiao Hei.

At this moment, Xiong Da, who was originally snow-white, is now as black as charcoal, his body is covered with cracks, and blood is still seeping out of the cracks, which also give off a meaty aroma.

Xiong Da knew very well that what was carbonized on the outside was not just his own fur, but also his skin and flesh.

After checking his own condition, Xiong Da looked at Xiao Hei, only to find that Xiao Hei's condition was even worse than his own. Not to mention being critically injured and near death, there wasn't a single unscathed spot on his body, and large amounts of golden blood were flowing from various parts of his body into the ground.

Xiong Da immediately went to Xiao Hei's side and asked about his situation.

Upon seeing Xiong Da's arrival, Xiao Hei quickly spat out two rare and precious herbs radiating incredibly powerful life energy, handing one to Xiong Da. He said, "This was left to me by Ninth Brother before he rushed into the Black Cloud. He told me to give you the other one. Now, quickly consume it and refine its medicinal power."

With this rare and precious material, our Heavenly Thunder Body Forging will become even more refined and perfect.

Having said that, Xiao Hei ignored Xiong Da and quickly picked up one of the rare and precious materials, putting it into his mouth without hesitation. Then he sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and began to refine the treasure with all his might. At this moment, Xiao Hei's injuries were so severe that he could no longer waste even a fraction of his strength to speak.

Xiong Da knew that Xiao Hei and Jiu Ge were jointly resisting the terrifying Heavenly Lightning. Although most of the Heavenly Lightning power was blocked by Jiu Ge on Xiao Hei's back, the subsequent torrent of lightning and magma still put enormous pressure on Xiao Hei.

Especially after the Heavenly Lightning of the Great Dao turned purple, its power increased exponentially. If it were me facing such a powerful attack, I would probably have been instantly reduced to ashes by the purple heavenly lightning magma.

Xiong Da took another deep look at Xiao Hei, who was diligently refining the rare and precious materials, and sighed inwardly, "Truly worthy of being an ancient divine beast! It can actually withstand such terrifying power." With that thought, Xiong Da no longer hesitated. He opened his blood-red maw and swallowed the rare and precious materials left behind by Zhu Chongjiu in one gulp. Then, imitating Xiao Hei, he closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and began to fuse and refine this precious treasure.

The crowd that had been gathered above the town was now following closely in Lai Xun's footsteps, venturing deeper into the vast snowfield.

The reason she dared to be so reckless was that Lai Xun believed Ninth Brother's words at this moment.

Through his perception and analysis, he realized that as long as he kept a certain distance from the terrifying lightning, he would not be harmed in the slightest.

However, what prompted Lai Xun to resolutely step into the depths of the snowfield was not merely safety concerns. A more important reason was that, although he could only rely on his keen intuition to sense the overwhelming tremors of heaven emanating from the depths of the snowfield, he could never personally witness the awe-inspiring grandeur. This unbearable urge was like an invisible hand, constantly pulling Lai Xun forward. He desperately wanted to see it all with his own eyes, to see exactly how Ninth Brother had withstood the baptism of the lightning tribulation.

Moreover, if she were to one day follow the same path as Ninth Brother, this rare scene would undoubtedly become an invaluable and unique learning opportunity. With this in mind, Lai Xun's steps became even more resolute.

And so, under the leadership of the brave and fearless Lai Xun, the group followed closely behind. Finally, when they reached a point about ten thousand miles away from where Zhu Chongjiu was to suffer the tribulation of lightning, they all stopped in their tracks.

Even at this great distance, the colossal black thunderclouds that blanketed the sky and the violent lightning that poured down from them still filled Lai Xun and her companions with dread. Through the countless electric snakes dancing in the sky, they seemed to once again truly feel the immense power possessed by Ninth Brother.

Lai Xun thought to herself, "I take back what I just thought. From now on, if someone takes me out, I'll go; if not, I'll die on this land."

Even dying of old age is better than being tempered alive by this thunderous lava!

Not only King Rai Xun, but everyone present shared this thought.

Even though everyone felt they could travel thousands of miles further to observe Zhu Chongjiu's tribulation more closely, no one dared to take another step forward.