As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life Chapter 1520 - 406: Kill Until the Imperial Court Retreats 800 Miles; The Underworld Makes Its Name Through Assassination; The Fairy in the Painting Undergoes Four Transformations [Monthly Ticket Requested]...
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Even if the self-detonation of the Heavenly Defect and Earth Defect elders were to occur, the danger posed to Zhao Beidou remained minimal; at most, it would serve as a brief interruption.
To him, this was of little consequence.
One by one, flickering plumes of icy white flames surged forth, dancing and rotating in the atmosphere like the blooming of white pear blossoms.
These floral flames emitted a crystalline frost, instantly chilling the air until it seemed to turn into a solid block of ice.
The destructive force unleashed by the two elders was trapped within this frigid grasp, frozen motionless in mid-air.
With a casual wave of Zhao Beidou’s hand, the heavy pressure of heaven and earth surged downward, effortlessly brushing aside the ice-encased forms of the two elders.
Abruptly.
Just as he had neutralized the threat of Heavenly Defect and Earth Defect, a sudden, overwhelming chill flooded Zhao Beidou’s heart.
Every fine hair on his skin stood upright instinctively.
“This is...”
He snapped his gaze upward to see the forces of heavenly tribulation manifesting above the sky. Tribulation fire blazed with fury, warping and scorching the void, while massive fissures tore through the sky like the gaping, mocking maw of a colossal abyss beast!
“You lunatic!”
Zhao Beidou’s face twisted into a dark scowl!
A terrifying celestial will had locked onto his position, the sound of it manifesting like heavy chains coiling around his form.
Spreading his arms wide, Zhao Beidou unleashed a surge of divine power that erupted like a boundless ocean, desperately trying to shield himself from the tracking intent of heaven and earth!
And yet...
His efforts were entirely futile!
The tribulation...
had arrived far earlier than anticipated!
“The Divine Sculpture Half-Saint is attempting to break through to become a Divine Sculpture Master... by summoning the tribulation thunder, does he intend to forcibly trigger our own Divine Tribulations?”
Zhao Beidou’s expression turned grim.
His white hair whipped through the air, his features etched with profound solemnity.
It had never occurred to him that Dao City held such a desperate trump card.
Furthermore...
In a situation where three Divine Tribulations are already present, shaking the world with their combined power, activating the Divine Sculpture Master Tribulation Thunder causes its intensity to double at the very least!
One must not assume the Master Tribulation Thunder is safe; the slightest error can result in death and the total destruction of one's Dao!
Indeed, history recorded instances where Divine Sculpture Masters perished after failing their tribulations!
Rumble——
At that moment, Zhao Beidou was not the only one struck by shock.
Ancestor Lv Qiankun of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect and Ancestor Gu Qianchi of the Bashu Sword Pavilion were locked in a fierce struggle.
They, too, were stunned by the sudden eruption of celestial power.
The pair looked up to witness the fire, wind, and thunder of the tribulation swirling within the blackened clouds, as a suffocating dread began to seep into their souls!
“Good heavens...”
Lv Qiankun instantly grasped Li Che’s scheme.
His eyes gleamed slightly.
Truthfully, in terms of raw power, Lv Qiankun might have a slight edge over Gu Qianchi and Zhao Beidou. However, if Gu Qianchi truly committed himself to stalling him.
By leaving Zhao Beidou—a Divine Tribulation Cultivator acting without restraint—free to move, the Qian Yuan Divine Sect would currently have no one capable of stopping him.
Lv Taibai... was merely a Half-step Divine Tribulation. Aside from the difference in rank, his Dao Position was currently unstable, making it impossible for him to endure Zhao Beidou’s assault.
The chasm between the Divine Fetus and Divine Tribulation realms is vast, carrying an oppressive rank difference in the Divine Path that acts as a "Heavenly Chasm!"
“So, this even includes the Ancestor as a target...”
“But what a brilliant move!”
Lv Qiankun could not help but let out a self-deprecating laugh.
While he didn't mind—and even felt like praising the boy—it was undeniable that the strategy was sound.
Though it was a massive gamble, it relied on the hope that Li Che could survive the Master Tribulation.
Lv Qiankun narrowed his eyes, glancing at the frowning Gu Qianchi.
The moment the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations began to stir, Gu Qianchi immediately retracted the Ten Thousand Ridges Tribulation Wind he commanded, pulling it entirely into his body and refusing to let a single wisp escape.
His face grew incredibly dark, his desire to fight Lv Qiankun vanishing instantly.
For those in the Divine Tribulation realm, avoiding the lock of heaven's will is vital; being forced into a tribulation without preparation is a death sentence!
“Hahahaha...”
Lv Qiankun suddenly erupted into boisterous laughter.
“Old Dog Zhao, Gu the Fool, I hope you enjoy this feast of Divine Tribulation to the fullest!”
“I am standing right at my own front door, ready to flee at a moment's notice!”
Laughing loudly and without a hint of panic, Lv Qiankun expanded his Five Fingers as violent winds shrieked like a massive cyclone.
A powerful heavenly force surged, and wrapped in Dao Yun, he struck out at Gu Qianchi with lethal intent!
Gu Qianchi’s face turned as black as soot.
“Fall back!”
He had no desire to keep trading blows with Lv Qiankun.
If he remained entangled when the tribulation thunder struck, even if he didn't die, he would be forced to sacrifice his essence, and his Dao Position would likely be shaken...
It would effectively bar his future path to ascending further in the Divine Tribulation Realm!
His refuge, the Small Cave Heaven, was located back at the Bashu Sword Pavilion’s mountain gate. However, they were currently at the gates of the Qianyuan Divine Sect. Lv Qiankun could dive into his Small Cave Heaven to hide from the tribulation whenever he wished, but Zhao Beidou and he had no such luxury!
Zhao Beidou had already begun to retreat; Gu Qianchi also sought a way out.
Yet, Lv Qiankun only grew more fervent, refusing to give them a single opening to escape.
Boom——!!!
The two elders, Heavenly Defect and Earth Defect, tore themselves free from Zhao Beidou’s White Netherworld Tribulation Fire. With roars of fury, their bodies twisted and grew as they continued the self-detonation process of their Half-step Martial God shadows, focusing entirely on Zhao Beidou!
Zhao Beidou was incensed. The White Netherworld Tribulation Fire flickered in his hand as its murderous aura expanded, but he could feel the weight of the gathering celestial power above.
He was forced to grit his teeth and withdraw his White Netherworld Tribulation Fire...
At this critical moment, using more of the Tribulation Fire’s power would be like begging for death, making him an even more obvious target for the heavens!
Clatter, clatter...
The celestial chains tightened their lock on his physical form and aura. Zhao Beidou released his Dao Yun, using a palm strike to suppress the two elders while simultaneously clashing with Lv Qiankun’s incoming attacks, all while trying desperately to flee the area.