Rumble!
Suddenly, another earth-shattering explosion erupted.
The dark red sky, shrouded in gathering storm clouds, grew even denser.
Lightning flashed and thunder boomed within the clouds, creating a bewildering and terrifying spectacle.
Below, a multitude of demon kings and human cultivators could not help but let out roars of unwillingness.
Those who had yet to endure the tribulation lightning were intensely curious about just how formidable it was.
How would Dai Xiaomei and Mozi manage to withstand it?
Meanwhile, those cultivators and demon beasts who had already passed their tribulations nervously chewed their nails for Dai Xiaomei and Mozi.
No one understood the terror of tribulation lightning better than they did.
The tribulations they had faced before were enough to annihilate them.
And now, the tribulation lightning Dai Xiaomei and Mozi were enduring was even more formidable.
Inevitably, their gazes drifted, subtly, towards Ao Yuan.
With Ao Yuan present, there was perhaps no need to worry too much about anything, right?
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi would surely be fine, wouldn't they?
If anything were to happen, Ao Yuan would surely intervene, wouldn't he?
"Roar!"
"Grrr!"
"Moo!"
The demon kings suddenly unleashed roars towards Dai Xiaomei and Mozi in the sky, seemingly cheering them on.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi glanced down, their eyes sweeping across the crowd of demon kings and human cultivators.
Finally, their gaze lingered on Ao Yuan.
The next moment.
They took a deep breath and refocused their attention on the storm clouds above.
Rumble!
A colossal clap of thunder burst forth.
Two thick bolts of lightning, like writhing dragons, descended with an unstoppable, sharp momentum, hurtling directly towards Dai Xiaomei and Mozi.
"Hmph!"
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi exchanged a look. Channeling all their spiritual energy, they suddenly charged towards the tribulation lightning!
This time, there were no pained cries.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's figures were instantly swallowed by the thick lightning, their condition completely obscured.
Everyone's hearts clenched in their chests, and with no other recourse, they could only watch in silence.
Ao Yuan, however, remained motionless, his entire consciousness already focused on Dai Xiaomei and Mozi.
Although Ao Yuan could not clearly see their figures, he could sense through his powerful spiritual perception that Dai Xiaomei and Mozi were unharmed.
After a period of time, the lightning gradually dissipated.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's forms reappeared.
They were not in perfect condition; they bore scattered injuries, but their auras remained relatively stable.
From afar, everyone could see the unwavering determination in their eyes.
"Roar, well done! Dragon Emissaries!" Ao Guang and the other demon kings roared excitedly from below.
At the same time, they silently vowed that when their own tribulations came, they would not demand the same power as Ao Yuan, but they would at least emulate Dai Xiaomei and Mozi.
"Dragon Emissaries are truly strong!"
"Even if the Dragon Emissaries fail in the end, the Dragon God will surely intervene."
"We should relax and watch carefully. This tribulation is also a form of training for us."
"It will be beneficial for our own future tribulations."
Rumble!
As they spoke, the storm clouds churned.
A rolling bolt of lightning emerged from the clouds, once again charging towards Dai Xiaomei and Mozi.
At this moment, the ground below trembled as if facing utter annihilation.
Beast and human alike below ceased their discussions and fixed their gaze upon the two.
Different glows emanated from their bodies.
One burned with an intense, world-consuming heat, as if the very air around it was evaporating.
Mozi, on the other hand, was surrounded by swirling water currents, forming a faint mist. Her demeanor was as serene as that of a celestial maiden.
The next second.
They transformed into streaks of light and once again met the tribulation lightning head-on.
With a thunderous crash.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi, soaring upwards, were once again submerged by the terrifying tribulation lightning.
The terrifying aura of the tribulation lightning instantly permeated the entire space.
This aura was profoundly unsettling and awe-inspiring.
However, everyone could still see two faint lights gleaming in the sky.
This filled the onlookers with a surge of excitement.
Although Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's tribulation was not as smooth as Ao Yuan's, it had instilled immense confidence in them.
Gradually, this bolt of tribulation lightning dissipated.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's figures reappeared.
Having endured several bolts of tribulation lightning, they hovered in the void, but it was evident that their bodies swayed precariously, and they were covered in wounds.
Their previously stable auras had become erratic.
Only the determination in their eyes remained undimmed.
Witnessing this, the demon beasts and human cultivators below glanced up at the lingering void and became anxious.
It was clear that Dai Xiaomei and Mozi were struggling to hold on.
Evidently, this tribulation was not easy for them to overcome.
Inevitably, everyone's gaze turned to Ao Yuan.
For all of them, Ao Yuan represented their backup plan.
With Ao Yuan's intervention, this tribulation would surely be overcome with ease.
Ao Yuan, who was hovering in the air, stood up, his expression serious, and shouted, "Dai Xiaomei, Mozi, you have done exceptionally well. Now, let me handle it!"
Upon reaching the Spiritual Communication realm, the most terrifying aspect was not the tribulation lightning.
It was the Heavenly Fire Tribulation!
Ao Yuan had passed it and knew the immense power contained within the Heavenly Fire Tribulation.
It was by no means something that could be overcome easily.
Moreover, to be honest, Dai Xiaomei and Mozi had already achieved a great deal to reach this point.
If he were at their level of strength, Ao Yuan truly doubted he could have done any better.
"No!"
However, Dai Xiaomei and Mozi exchanged a look and then declared firmly, "We want to do it ourselves."
Their voices were clear, yet anyone could detect the stubbornness woven into their tones.
Rumble!
At this moment, the sky roared again.
Everyone turned to see.
The dark red sky was suddenly illuminated by a fierce, fiery red glow.
The air temperature began to climb rapidly.
"This is the Heavenly Fire Tribulation!"
Ao Yuan's heart tightened. He looked at Dai Xiaomei and Mozi, and his previously tensed body relaxed slightly.
Since Dai Xiaomei and Mozi were prepared to face it themselves, Ao Yuan supported their decision.
Only by enduring the Heavenly Fire Tribulation would they truly understand what it entailed.
Only by withstanding the pressure of the Heavenly Fire Tribulation could they transform into something stronger.
It was naturally best for Dai Xiaomei and Mozi to face the tribulation on their own.
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