Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 591: Chapter 595: Ten Thousand Tribulations

Ye Fan jumped down from the ten-thousand-zhang Jade Platform, chasing after those people and bringing with him a sea of thunder. Anyone who saw it grew dizzy, and everyone fled in panic.

The Heavenly Tribulation was like an ocean, vast and boundless, with lightning flashing, stirring the Nine Heavens, and engulfing the earth. It was terrifying beyond measure. Wherever it passed, soil and rocks were scorched, mountain peaks collapsed, the sound shook the skies, and eardrums felt as if they would burst.

It was an apocalyptic scene: a boundless, endless expanse. The Thunder Sea swept across everything, leaving nothing in its wake.

Wherever Ye Fan passed, the land quickly turned to scorched earth, all life extinguished, nothing left behind.

This space suppressed divine energy, making it difficult to maneuver. Even so, he barely touched the ground, flying as he quickly pursued the Divine Thought while countless rays of lightning poured down.

Ordinarily, even many sovereigns acting together would struggle to escape death from it, let alone Ye Fan. This entity was the manifestation of the Undying Emperor’s malevolence—terrifying beyond belief.

However, facing the Heavenly Tribulation, this demon had no temper at all, fleeing like an alarmed little white rabbit, not daring to resist.

Divine Thought, legend said, was the manifestation of a deity’s evil side, only forming after the original being’s death and being incredibly difficult to extinguish.

Yet, whether or not gods existed in the world was unknown. But now, it was certain that if ancient Great Emperors could birth a Divine Thought after death, this was the best evidence.

However, such beings had long forgotten their past lives. Now, they existed as inexplicable presences, possessing powerful Divine Ability, yet being true demons.

If it were a member of the true human race who had reached such a powerful level, they could have turned back and stormed into the Heavenly Tribulation to kill Ye Fan.

But, the Divine Thought could not, no matter how overwhelmingly powerful it was. It was a demon born from deceased gods or ancient emperors, created against the Mandate of Heaven, going against the Heavenly Dao, and thus not allowed to exist in the world.

If it were an ordinary day, that would be fine. But once a Heavenly Tribulation was drawn to it, it would inevitably be a thunder punishment of myriad tribulations descending from above, the kind that could annihilate a Great World.

As long as it triggered the Heavenly Tribulation, there wasn’t a single chance of survival; body and soul would certainly be annihilated. Thus, seeing Ye Fan chasing, it lost its previous arrogance and fled with abandon.

「In the distance」

Everyone stood still, dumbfounded by this scene. Even wielding Extreme Dao Emperor Weapons, they might not be able to handle the Divine Thought. Yet now, it was fleeing from Ye Fan.

“I think even an Ancient Saint might not be able to suppress this demon, yet it fears the Heavenly Tribulation so much…”

“BOOM!”

Heaven and earth roared, lightning flashing with devastating power, flattening a mountain range into barren land as smoke and dust billowed.

“HOWL…” The Divine Thought let out a long cry, its purple hair disheveled, looking extremely terrifying, furious beyond measure.

“BANG!”

It tore the sky with its bare hands, creating a great spatial rift over thirty li long, attempting to block Ye Fan’s pursuit.

In the distance, everyone felt a chill run down their spines. The power of just a casual swipe was so terrifying; anyone present would be killed with a single blow.

“RUMBLE…”

Ye Fan pursued relentlessly because he had no other choice. If he didn’t kill the Divine Thought now, he was likely doomed.

This demon had long targeted him, eyeing the Ancient Scroll obtained from the Chaos Dragon Nest during his tribulation with undisguised greed.

Ye Fan not only activated his traversal technique but also triggered the All Secret, increasing his speed tenfold. Yet, he still couldn’t catch up to this demon. His heart chilled; he truly didn’t know how powerful this demon had become.

However, at this moment, heaven and earth seemed to sense something and split off a small portion of his Heavenly Tribulation, striking directly towards the Divine Thought.

“BOOM…”

“HOWL…”

Thunder roared endlessly, heaven and earth trembled, and the demon howled. Born from extreme Yin Qi, it was the manifestation of an ancient Great Emperor’s malevolence, most fearful of a Heavenly Tribulation befalling it.

“SIZZLE!”

The demon’s body emitted wisps of smoke, like melting ice, sizzling with extreme Yin Qi. Its soul was alarmed, terrified of bringing on its own Heavenly Tribulation.

On the distant mountain range, everyone was dumbfounded, speechless for a long time. Ye Fan was chasing the Divine Thought like a desperate dog. Who would dare confront such a demon ordinarily? Even with a million lives, it wouldn’t be enough.

“ROAR…”

The Divine Thought roared and leaped ten thousand zhang into the air. Even if this place was sealed, it couldn’t stop its supreme power; it instantly reached the high platform.

At this time, it felt a doomsday crisis. The Heavenly Dao seemingly detected its presence, and Heavenly Punishment was about to descend.

“WHOOSH!”

It transformed into a streak of black light, instantly rushing to the Five-Colored Divine Ice. It knelt, kowtowing to the human skin inside. It was merely an extreme Yin evil thought born from the Undying Emperor’s physical body; it knew deeply how terrifying the original being was!

“BOOM!”

Heaven and earth were submerged. Myriad tribulations descended from the heavens, enveloping the high platform. At this point, individual lightning bolts were out of the question!

It was a sky-reaching light, descending from an unknown point in Eternity, connecting heaven and earth, past and present, future and ancient times, destroying everything!

“Heavens, myriad tribulations are descending! The world-shocking lightning tribulation to destroy the Divine Thought has appeared!”

“Truly terrifying! This lightning is fused into one. Even Ancient Saints would be appalled. Who in this world can withstand it now?”

People exclaimed in shock. Such a Heavenly Tribulation hadn’t occurred in who knew how many years; they had only read about it in Ancient Books.

The mightiest sound is silence!

Myriad tribulations descended, yet there was no sound—only a boundless Power of Destruction, intending to shatter this world.

“Damn it, this kid has caused a major disaster! He triggered such an enormous lightning tribulation. Even if it kills the Divine Thought, this small world will also crumble!”

A low RUMBLE…

The thunder finally resounded, echoing as if splitting the heavens, letting out a deafening roar as myriad tribulations descended upon the world. Many were horrified to see vast heavenly watchtowers and humanoid figures descending.

In the distance, Ye Fan was startled. When he last battled eighty-one Ancient Heavenly Dragons, he had also seen a phantom of the Ancient Heavenly Court. He never expected that today, heaven and earth would manifest it again to suppress the Divine Thought.

“HOWL…”

On the ten-thousand-zhang high platform, the Divine Thought roared, full of unwillingness and anger. Its body, struck by lightning, trembled continuously, becoming indistinct.

“That is…”

Suddenly, everyone was surprised. The Divine Thought was kneeling before the Five-Colored Divine Ice, constantly kowtowing, while the human skin inside emitted a mysterious luminescence.

“Dead for countless ages, at least over a million years, yet a piece of human skin still has Dao Laws flowing within it—how terrifying!”

Ultimately, the Divine Thought knelt devoutly, not daring to even breathe loudly, raising the Five-Colored Divine Ice, which sealed the human skin, high above its head.

“What? The Heavenly Punishment of myriad tribulations is retreating!”

“This… is this the might of the Undying Emperor? Able to command heaven and earth! Even after being dead for so long, a mere piece of human skin still possesses such power!”

Everyone’s expression changed. This was truly unbelievable. It was hard to imagine how powerful he must have been when alive. No wonder the myriad ancient races considered him a being beyond gods.

Nevertheless, even in that brief moment, the Divine Thought was struck almost to the point of annihilation, its body broken beyond recognition, ready to dissipate at any moment.

The Heavenly Punishment of myriad tribulations vanished, and peace gradually returned to that spot.

“This is the might of a Great Emperor of old! Unless one reaches that step, one can never know how terrifying those ancient emperors and Great Emperors truly were!”

On the other side, lightning still flashed and thunder rumbled. Ye Fan’s Heavenly Tribulation hadn’t passed. In a way, his Heavenly Tribulation seemed far more grandiose than the Heavenly Punishment of myriad tribulations.

He swept flat one mountain range after another. Everywhere he passed became scorched earth, with lightning filling the space between heaven and earth. In contrast, the Heavenly Punishment of myriad tribulations had appeared only to dissipate quickly.

“That bastard is coming towards us!”

In the distance, everyone was furious and shocked. Ye Fan, bringing with him endless thunder, transformed into a sea of blazing electricity as he charged towards them.

Ye Fan estimated his time was almost up. He couldn’t afford to waste a single moment. He had to use this lightning to break through, or being trapped here by these top-tier figures would surely spell his doom.

“Stop him! The Heavenly Punishment is about to fade! We cannot let him take away the deity’s coffin!”

“The Great Emperor of ancient times left behind an ancient scripture! It’s at the bottom of the coffin! We must intercept him!”

“His intentions are punishable by death! Causing a Heavenly Tribulation and bringing chaos to the divine land—he must be killed!”

“He possesses the Origin Qi Cauldron, an unfinished Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon! It’s an invaluable divine artifact!”

Many people were evading, but those from Yin Yang Extreme and the Xiao Family were eagerly instigating and encouraging others to block Ye Fan’s footwork.

“Hmph!”

Ye Fan snorted coldly. Though he couldn’t hear them from such a distance, his Divine Eye saw their lip movements, and a grudge against these two groups took root in his heart.

“BOOM!”

A boundless Thunder Sea surged above his head as he charged straight toward the Yin Yang Sect and the Xiao Family. Even at this juncture, they still wanted to annihilate him; he saw no need for courtesy.

Far from the ten-thousand-zhang Jade Platform, he traversed the Taiyin River. Although many could now achieve rudimentary flight, Ye Fan, with his peerless traversal technique, still pursued them.

“That bastard is chasing us!”

Even a sovereign’s expression changed, not to mention that some half-step sovereigns were waiting in this outer region, with many Grand Elders watching from afar.

Ye Fan first charged toward the Xiao Family. Xiao Yunsheng and Xiao Zhi had openly declared their intent to flay him alive, and at this moment, he wished to eliminate them in one fell swoop.

“Do not panic! Everyone, come to me!” Wang Yangzhan called out. Red and black qi draped down from above his head, where an Ancient Mirror floated, suppressing this small world.

“His Heavenly Tribulation is almost over! With this damaged Ancient Saint Weapon, I can attack and break through to him,” Wang Yangzhan transmitted his voice. This was meant as a deterrent, though in his heart, he still felt uncertain.

Everyone gathered around the Yin Yang Sect Hierarch, avoiding the baleful star. Once protected by the red and black qi, they all sighed in relief.

“After the Heavenly Tribulation passes, we will tear him apart alive!” everyone gritted their teeth.

“Take his Origin Qi Cauldron and make him into a torch! Light him as a sky lamp!” Xiao Yunsheng roared. His arms had been smashed into a pulp by Ye Fan. Although they had regrown with a single thought, it was a deep humiliation.

“I’ll extract his bones one by one and slowly smash them to pieces!” Xiao Zhi also seethed with resentment and anger; as a half-step sovereign, he too had suffered a great loss.

However, Ye Fan remained fearless, charging directly toward Wang Yangzhan and these people.

“Isn’t his Thunder Tribulation about to extinguish? How dare he still come over?”

At this moment, the small golden figure before Ye Fan’s brow opened its mouth and inhaled. Boundless lightning was swallowed into it, and by confronting the tribulation in this manner, it intensified considerably.

“BOOM!”

Wang Yangzhan’s heart pounded fiercely, and his brow furrowed. Then… he ran, flying away at top speed. He didn’t dare to deploy the damaged Saint Weapon, terrified of getting entangled in the Heavenly Tribulation.

Everyone was stunned. This living fossil… had actually fled! He didn’t dare let an Ancient Saint Weapon endure a tribulation.

Other sovereigns and some Grand Elders of the Yin Yang Sect, as well as the people from the Xiao Family, also fled immediately. However, Ye Fan was too fast. Activating his traversal technique to its limit, he triggered the All Secret.

He already possessed extreme speed, and now, ten times faster, he instantly caught up. These people were not the Divine Thought; there was no way they could shake him off.

“BOOM!”

The Thunder Sea descended, and many were struck by lightning!

Yet, they dared not resist to the death, fearing they might attract their own Heavenly Tribulations. They could only defend passively.

Ye Fan focused on Xiao Yunsheng and Xiao Zhi, persistently pursuing them. In the process, several Grand Elders of the Yin Yang Sect finally triggered their own Heavenly Tribulations.

“AH…”

Tragic screams echoed. They had never experienced Thunder Punishment in their entire lives. This was a tribulation exclusive to individuals of prodigious talent, and now, facing a Supreme-level Heavenly Tribulation, they found it unbearable.

The three who were caught in it were burned to ash in no time; three Grand Elders of the Yin Yang Sect met violent, untimely ends.

“Xiao Zhi, where do you think you’re going!”

Ye Fan caught up. Within the Heavenly Tribulation, he nocked an arrow to his Myriad Wounds Bow and shot, instantly drawing a barrage of lightning towards his target.

“AH…”

Xiao Zhi resisted, triggering his own Heavenly Tribulation. It was a Heavenly Punishment of the half-step sovereign level, astoundingly fierce. Despite his utmost efforts to resist,

ultimately, he couldn’t withstand it. Soon enough, with a “BANG,” half of his shoulder was cleaved open, revealing stark white bone. His flesh was charred—a terrifying sight.

“BOOM!”

Lightning descended again. Xiao Zhi couldn’t hold on. His sternum was split, and his internal organs were blasted out, a charred, bloody mess. He screamed.

“Ah… Brat surnamed Ye, I won’t let you off!”

“BOOM!”

Another Great Heavenly Tribulation descended. The half-step sovereign Xiao Zhi’s body was split apart, his bones charred, yet he was still alive.

“Weren’t you going to skin me alive?” Ye Fan showed no pity.

“AH…”

“BOOM!”

Fivefold Heavenly Tribulations descended simultaneously, crashing down upon Xiao Zhi’s head. His skull immediately exploded; he died from the five thunders striking his crown!

Finally, all that remained of Xiao Zhi was a piece of charcoal. He had died an unnatural, complete death.

In the distance, the crowd gasped. This was the fearsome Heavenly Tribulation. The Heavenly Dao was merciless, destroying all.

Ordinary cultivators never underwent tribulations; they would never face a Heavenly Tribulation in their lifetime. Only a rare few outstanding individuals would ever suffer such calamities.

And now, those who had never undergone a tribulation were personally experiencing Heavenly Punishment. It was an incredibly terrifying event, striking fear into the hearts of many.

“Xiao Zhi…” Grandmaster Xiao’s eyes reddened, baleful air soaring as he glared at Ye Fan in the distance.

At this moment, Ye Fan was chasing after Xiao Yunsheng. This man had repeatedly harassed him and sought to end his life; now, Ye Fan naturally wouldn’t let him go.

“Hey you, the guy whose head got squashed by the door, stand still!”

Hearing this, Xiao Yunsheng was so enraged he almost spat blood. On the ten-thousand-zhang high platform, he had thought he could crush Ye Fan. Instead, Ye Fan had stomped his forehead flat.

At this time, Ye Fan’s taunt was like slapping him in the face and exposing his shame publicly. Xiao Yunsheng’s veins bulged, and he seethed with uncontrollable wrath.

“Hey you, the guy whose head got squashed by the door, did you hear me? I’m talking to you!”

“You little bastard!” Xiao Yunsheng was fuming, practically snorting fire from his nostrils. If not for the Heavenly Tribulation, he would have charged over and skinned Ye Fan alive.

“So this is the prodigy from the Eastern Wastelands!”

“Ye Zhetian, Ye Fan, they’re the same person! He’s the Sacred Body of this era!”

In the distance, everyone marveled. A cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm chasing hot on a sovereign’s heels—this was truly a spectacle.

“It’s over for Xiao Yunsheng! He’s being caught up by the Heavenly Tribulation!”

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