The five Heavenly Deities charged in at an astonishing speed, far beyond anyone’s expectations.
Creatures formed from thunderbolts rushed toward them, striking their bodies and forcing muffled groans as they staggered, their skin scorched with blackened marks.
They did not resist, allowing the lightning to fall upon them, for fighting back here would be tantamount to interfering with the heavenly tribulation—inviting dire consequences.
Anyone who meddled with the tribulation would face divine retribution matching their own cultivation level.
Daring not to provoke such wrath, they endured the strikes, gritting their teeth as they lunged toward Shi Hao, intent on killing him.
They had already discerned that the ninth layer of the heavenly tribulation was peculiar—not as formidable as expected. As Shi Hao’s cultivation plummeted, so too did the lightning’s intensity.
This was the perfect opportunity to slay the Desolate One!
They withstood the thunderous strikes and launched their assault against Shi Hao, now reduced to the Divine Flame Realm.
It must be noted—these Heavenly Deities feared no curse. They hailed from the outside world, untainted by the dense miasma of corruption that plagued this land.
The Soul Clan arrived, but their faces were etched with desperation. Only one elder, healed by Shi Hao, dared to step forward; the rest were powerless against the overwhelming curse.
Their sect master, a being of unparalleled might, was blocked by unseen forces, unable to intervene.
**Whoosh!**
Shi Hao transformed into a streak of light, darting through the storm, evading both his pursuers and the lightning-born creatures. At the brink of death, his speed reached its absolute limit.
Fortunately, the thunderous manifestations had slowed—no longer as swift as pure lightning. Had they retained their original velocity, none could have matched them.
**Boom!**
Yet, this was still a calamity. Thunder erupted around Shi Hao as spectral plants took root, lashing his body. Flesh tore, bones shattered—his condition was ghastly.
His cultivation had weakened, his power diminished. Now a mere Divine Flame cultivator, he was trapped in a hopeless situation.
Even though the tribulation had weakened, it still far surpassed his current realm. A single lightning-born plant could obliterate him.
**”The situation is dire—kill him now!”**
The five Heavenly Deities paled. They sensed that even passive endurance was dangerous—it risked invoking some unseen karma.
If they lingered, they would be drawn into the tribulation, forced to face their own Heavenly Deity-level calamity—a death sentence!
They were no Shi Hao. None of them could survive such a trial.
**Boom!**
One of the Heavenly Deities roared, unleashing a devastating strike. Divine laws wove into a radiant net, studded with starlight, hurtling toward Shi Hao.
Shi Hao’s heart pounded. Despite his extreme speed, the shockwave still struck him. Blood gushed from his mouth as he was sent tumbling, his body mangled beyond recognition.
**”Quick! He’s finished!”**
Another Heavenly Deity brandished a divine sword—a weapon of celestial might. The blade split the void, its edge carving toward Shi Hao.
The sword’s radiance spanned the heavens, descending upon Shi Hao’s battered form.
He barely dodged, but the killing intent still tore through him. Blood sprayed as his body nearly split in two.
Crimson stained the sky—Shi Hao teetered on the brink of death.
From afar, gasps erupted. Yun Xi covered her mouth, Yue Chan’s brow glowed, Cao Yushen clenched his fists, and Chang Gongyan’s pupils contracted—each reacting differently.
**”Is the Desolate One about to fall?”**
Some were shocked, others desperate.
**”Hahaha! He cannot escape fate!”**
Mockery and schadenfreude filled the air. At this point, how could he possibly turn the tide?
**”Pity. Such arrogance always meets a bitter end. Did he think himself a Battle Immortal?”**
No words were needed—everyone could see Shi Hao’s dire straits. Death loomed over him.
**”Step aside!”**
The Eight-Armed Soul Clan’s elder bellowed, but against five Heavenly Deities, he was powerless.
**”Activate the ancient treasures!”**
His allies scrambled to intervene, desperate to save Shi Hao.
**”Pfft!”**
Yet, in that fleeting moment, the five Heavenly Deities struck again. Though their attacks missed, the aftershocks ravaged Shi Hao further.
A dozen bones shattered, his body drenched in blood.
Gritting his teeth, Shi Hao fled without a word.
**”No!”**
One of the Heavenly Deities blanched. Even passive resistance counted as interference—lightning now targeted him.
They retreated frantically, but one was too slow.
**Boom!**
Heavenly Deity-level retribution struck. The man barely struggled before exploding into a mist of blood.
The crowd fell silent, chilled to the bone.
Not everyone was Shi Hao. This man had perished in moments.
Meanwhile, Shi Hao felt a surge—his power was returning.
**”Roar!”**
He howled, mending his wounds as his blood boiled. Then, his body split into four—three avatars joining his true self in battle.
**”Disaster!”**
The remaining four Heavenly Deities fled in terror.
Shi Hao had recovered, reclaiming his Sacred Sacrifice Realm strength—rivaling a Heavenly Deity.
In this state, he was invincible.
The precedent was clear—whether from the Immortal Palace or the Netherworld, Heavenly Deities had fallen to his blade.
Now, these four trembled.
They had sought to strike while he was weak—but he had rebounded too swiftly.
A nightmare unfolded.
The four fled, but Shi Hao’s true self and avatars gave chase like streaks of light.
A merciless hunt ensued. No matter their power, against the tribulation and Shi Hao, escape was impossible.
**”None shall leave alive!”**
Shi Hao warned the Eight-Armed Soul Clan to stand aside.
**Boom!**
His true self struck first. A single fist shattered the void, merging the laws of reincarnation and the Kun Peng.
The Heavenly Deity screamed, his body cracking under the force.
**”Bang!”**
Shi Hao’s relentless blows culminated in a fist piercing through the man’s chest—blood sprayed as his body exploded.
**”Slay!”**
Elsewhere, an avatar wielded the Great Luo Immortal Sword, channeling the Thunder Emperor’s techniques.
The blade flashed—a Heavenly Deity’s head soared, blood fountaining high.
Then, tribulation lightning reduced the corpse to ash.
**”You won’t escape!”**
The remaining two were intercepted.
**”Pfft!”**
Shi Hao stood firm, his sole heavenly passage repelling all attacks. Golden willow branches—like divine chains—pierced another Heavenly Deity, riddling him with bloody holes.
The man wailed before collapsing lifeless.
The last foe perished as Shi Hao merged his avatars, unleashing the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art.
**”Boom!”**
The man burst into crimson mist.
Silence reigned.
Shi Hao’s ferocity left all speechless. Moments from death, a mere respite had restored him.
The ninth layer of heaven calmed—the tribulation ceased.
He had passed.
Now, only the tenth and final layer remained.
Shi Hao coughed blood, meditating to restore himself before ascending.
Above, the tenth layer was peculiar—ancient forests, floating palaces, and mythical beasts roamed.
Phoenixes and dragons lurked among them.
Had these creatures turned hostile, even Shi Hao would have perished.
At the center stood an ancient platform—radiant and terrifying.
**The Immortal-Slaying Platform.**
Its aura alone threatened to rend flesh. Shi Hao dared not approach.
Instead, he found a five-colored pool—sacred and serene, its waters dispersing all curses.
**The Immortal Pool.**
Within it lay the legendary Thunder Tribulation Nectar.
This was Shi Hao’s third encounter. The pool was small, its viscous liquid shimmering like jade.
He had nearly succeeded.
**Gulp.**
A single sip healed his wounds and revitalized his spirit.
The nectar was a panacea.
Shi Hao smiled, glancing at the onlookers—their eyes burning with greed.
Even the Eight-Armed Soul Clan’s ancient ancestor stared hungrily.
This nectar was their salvation.
Other clans trembled—some in hope, others in bitter regret.
The Centaur Clan’s Ma Yue and the Ancient Demon Clan’s Mo Luo seethed with frustration.
Their folly was now undeniable.
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