Ao Yuan looked at the black rhinoceros, suspended in the air, preparing to block the attack for it.
After all, the black rhinoceros, at this moment, clearly appeared to be nearing its limit.
Moreover, although the black rhinoceros’s strength was not immense now, Ao Yuan saw great potential within it.
Given time, the black rhinoceros was bound to become a dominant force.
However.
Just as Ao Yuan was about to intervene and shield the black rhinoceros from the tribulation lightning.
"Moo!"
The black rhinoceros let out a furious roar. Facing the surging tribulation lightning, it showed no intention of evasion, leaping into the air and charging headfirst into it!
Rumble!
Struck repeatedly by the tribulation lightning, the black rhinoceros’s cries grew louder.
It was impossible to miss the intense agony mixed within its roars.
Unexpectedly, instead of being defeated, the black rhinoceros roared defiantly.
It allowed the tribulation lightning to flash and course through its body!
It remained steadfast!
"Roar roar roar!"
Witnessing this scene, the surrounding horde of demonic beasts erupted in roars, cheering on the black rhinoceros.
Ao Yuan, who had been about to act, halted his movements, watching the black rhinoceros in silence.
He felt a sense of admiration for the black rhinoceros’s proactive approach to facing the tribulation lightning.
He did not consider the black rhinoceros to be overestimating itself, but rather that tribulation lightning was best faced directly. Otherwise, it would inevitably leave a lingering fear, a shadow in one's heart.
It could even become a nightmare in the end!
"Since that is the case, I shall see how many bolts of tribulation lightning you can withstand!"
Ao Yuan muttered to himself, ceasing his actions and quietly observing the black rhinoceros.
After all, with him present, the black rhinoceros was in no mortal danger, regardless of what happened.
And at this moment!
Under the watchful eyes of the demonic beast horde and Ao Yuan, the tribulation lightning raged across the black rhinoceros's body.
The black rhinoceros's body glowed brighter and brighter, as if trying to ward off the tribulation lightning.
But under the erosion of the lightning, wounds began to appear on the black rhinoceros's body in the blink of an eye.
Undoubtedly.
In this confrontation with the tribulation lightning, the black rhinoceros was completely at a disadvantage.
Yet, it did not give up, continuing to endure the onslaught.
Rumble!
A bolt of lightning, followed immediately by another, crashed down, striking the black rhinoceros.
With three bolts of tribulation lightning converging, the area centered on the black rhinoceros transformed into a sea of lightning.
The black rhinoceros struggled to hold on within the lightning sea, its wounds multiplying.
It was clear that confronting the tribulation lightning alone was an insurmountable challenge.
Wounds continued to open, blood gushing out like rain, dyeing the ground below crimson.
At this point, the black rhinoceros appeared extremely weakened.
Rumble!
Another bolt of tribulation lightning suddenly descended.
In this instant, the black rhinoceros could no longer endure. It was sent crashing to the ground from the lightning sea!
Its colossal form carved a deep pit into the earth, and the lightning sea, upon touching the ground, spread outwards.
Within a ten-mile radius centered on the black rhinoceros, arcs of lightning flashed.
Had Ao Yuan not acted swiftly to evacuate the surrounding observing demonic beasts, these bolts of tribulation lightning alone would have annihilated them!
"Ultimately, it was not enough?"
Seeing this, Ao Yuan sighed softly.
However, to have endured up to the fourth bolt of tribulation lightning was still commendable for the black rhinoceros.
After all, not everyone was a monstrous anomaly like himself, capable of devouring tribulation lightning and heavenly fire.
"Huh!"
Suddenly, a flicker of surprise crossed Ao Yuan's expression.
He heard a fierce beastly roar echo in his ears.
Then.
He saw the black rhinoceros struggling to rise from the deep pit.
At this moment, its entire body crackled with lightning arcs.
The wounds on its body were horrific, difficult to look at.
Not a single part of its body remained intact; it bled profusely from everywhere.
Within mere seconds, the ground around it had turned blood-red.
However.
What was noteworthy was that the black rhinoceros's aura, rather than diminishing, had increased!
Its aura remained at its peak level even now.
"Enduring through sheer willpower?"
Observing the black rhinoceros in its current state, Ao Yuan's lips curved slightly, his eyes fixed and serious.
From this simple observation, Ao Yuan discerned the black rhinoceros's present condition.
It was not relying on its own strength, but merely on its last reserves of spirit.
If this spirit remained after the tribulation lightning, it would have triumphed.
But if it dissipated prematurely, it would face utter annihilation!
Rumble!
At this moment, another bolt of tribulation lightning emerged from the tribulation cloud.
It was like a drawn sword, its edge gleaming with sharpness!
Instantly, an aura that seemed capable of obliterating all existence surged forth.
Following that!
The sky roared as if the heavens and earth were tearing apart.
The sword unsheathed!
Its sharp edge revealed!
Like sword light, the lightning flashed, its blinding radiance momentarily dazzling all nearby demonic beasts.
Even Ao Yuan had to squint his eyes.
"How can this tribulation lightning be so terrifying?"
Ao Yuan squinted, his brow furrowing.
While this tribulation lightning was not comparable to what he himself had faced, it was still far beyond the capabilities of the current black rhinoceros to withstand!
After all, the black rhinoceros had only recently advanced to the Spirit Sea realm.
"Ah!"
The black rhinoceros suddenly let out a scream of pain.
When the light subsided and everyone could open their eyes, they discovered that the bolt of tribulation lightning had struck the black rhinoceros!
At this moment!
The black rhinoceros's body trembled violently.
This was not merely a physical shock, but as if its very soul was quivering.
"Moo!"
At this instant, the black rhinoceros once again raised its head and roared.
But it was evident that its aura was now entirely different.
Like a candle flame in a rainy night, it seemed as though it could be extinguished at any second.
However, it was not over yet.
Rumble!
From above the tribulation cloud, another deafening sound reverberated.
Then.
Another bolt of tribulation lightning protruded from the tribulation cloud, flashing like a bullet shot forth and hurtling out.
"Moo!"
The black rhinoceros straightened its body, attempting to meet this blow once more.
But its stance lasted only a moment before its entire body shook, its limbs went weak, and it collapsed to the ground.
Clearly, under the relentless onslaught of tribulation lightning, the black rhinoceros had finally been unable to hold on.
"Roar!"
Witnessing this, the demonic beasts watching from afar turned pale.
The black rhinoceros!
It had ultimately failed to persist!
However, mere seconds after falling, the black rhinoceros's body twitched again, as if it were trying to stand up once more!
"Roar roar roar!"
Seeing this, the many demonic beasts roared, each one cheering the black rhinoceros on.
They all wished for the black rhinoceros to rise, to conquer the tribulation lightning!
Alas, the black rhinoceros did not stand up again.
And at this very moment.
The tribulation lightning loomed before it, yet the black rhinoceros still did not rise.
And the final outcome!
It was predictable: the black rhinoceros would surely perish under this bolt of tribulation lightning!
"Moo!"
The black rhinoceros cried out continuously, but its roars now lacked the former fighting spirit.
They sounded more like roars of unwilling resignation!
It was clear that it knew its end was nigh.
At this moment!
Under the gaze of all, the tribulation lightning drew near the black rhinoceros.
The faces of the many demonic beasts were ashen; they believed Ao Yuan was also beyond hope.
But!
No one noticed Ao Yuan, suspended in mid-air, whose eyes suddenly widened fiercely!