Easily blocking the first thunder tribulation, Lu Fan closed his eyes to rest, while preparing to resist the second. If his guess was correct, this was just the beginning, and the real power would likely come later. He would not be careless.
Meanwhile, within the purgatory, many Saint-level assassins were in a predicament. To undergo tribulation at this moment was akin to courting death. If anything went wrong, they could be tainted by the aura of the thunder tribulation. Once captured by the heavens, they too would have to face the tribulation.
Lu Fan naturally saw this, but he had his own calculations. When he could no longer hold on, he would transfer all the tribulation zones to others. This way, he might be able to reduce his own resistance.
The assassin saints before him naturally didn't know Lu Fan's thoughts.
As the thunder tribulations grew more terrifying, the thunder sea gradually formed. Waves of thunder tribulations surged towards Lu Fan, filling everyone present with awe and deterring them from approaching rashly.
Simultaneously, the formation of the powerful thunder sea caused boundless tidal waves. Not only was the sky above Lion Peak in turmoil, but the entire Eastern Region began to stir. Everyone looked towards the direction of Lion Peak with disbelief in their eyes.
The legendary Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation had appeared at this time, and it was so terrifying that it sparked many speculations about which great expert was undergoing such a powerful heavenly tribulation there.
"Could it be that the Eastern Region is about to produce another Saint King!"
In a certain sacred land, an old man gazed afar towards the direction of Lion Peak, his heart filled with worry. He knew very well that Lion Peak was a branch of the Assassin Dynasty. The addition of a Saint King to the Assassin Dynasty was not good news for the major sacred lands.
At the same time, many cultivators wanted to enter Lion Peak to investigate and see which great expert was undergoing tribulation there, but they were stopped by many elders midway.
The reason they did this was to prevent the younger generation from easily stepping into such a terrifying thunder tribulation, which could lead to their complete annihilation if they were caught in the crossfire.
Even more terrifying was that Lion Peak was no ordinary place; it was the headquarters of a branch of the Assassin Dynasty. Once one entered, they would surely not come out alive.
Concurrently, a powerful thunder tribulation surged down with overwhelming force, like a river overflowing its banks, pressing down fiercely on Lu Fan. Lu Fan forcefully resisted, but he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling.
"The eighth one, it's already the eighth thunder tribulation!"
Peony said nervously, "The Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation is most terrifying with its nine thunder tribulations. He has held on until the eighth, so it is likely he will be able to pass this Nine Dragon Thunder Tribulation!"
"Why do you care so much?" Ghost Shadow said, "Didn't you wish for him to die in the thunder tribulation?"
"Although I find him disagreeable, seeing his tenacity in the thunder tribulation makes me admire him somewhat," Peony said. "Moreover, if he can pass this tribulation, he will have infinite potential, which may not be a bad thing for our Assassin Dynasty!"
"As expected, women are fickle!" Ghost Shadow shook his head, seemingly seeing through Peony's thoughts. Peony said nothing more but kept her eyes fixed on Lu Fan. Having endured eight thunder tribulations was already incredibly difficult, and even she was breaking a sweat for Lu Fan.
"The eighth thunder tribulation is already as terrifying as this, even more so than mine back then!"
Jian Bei shook his head. "Furthermore, he is already heavily injured. It is likely impossible for him to resist the ninth thunder tribulation. The ninth thunder tribulation gathers the power of the previous eight, making it the most terrifying one. Therefore, with his current strength, it is impossible for him to survive!"
Upon hearing this, Peony's expression instantly turned grim, even filled with worry. For some reason, she did not wish for Lu Fan to meet his end. Perhaps it was because she saw Lu Fan's determination, or perhaps it was for other reasons.
The old village chief watched from not far away, his expression filled with helplessness. He hadn't died at the hands of the many assassin saints, but he was about to be destroyed by the thunder tribulation. This was unfair to Lu Fan, but there was nothing he could do.
In the purgatory, many saints were desperately avoiding the terrifying lightning. They had never encountered such lightning before, and their hearts were filled with fear. Any single bolt of lightning could end their lives; this was no exaggeration. Lu Fan's ability to withstand so many was already at his limit.
"I really didn't expect that this damned heaven wants me to die!"
Lu Fan wiped the blood from his mouth and directly cursed, directing his anger towards the heavens. Even though he possessed the Ancient Divine Body, it was too much to toy with him like this. Such a terrifying thunder tribulation would make even a Saint King wary, yet he was made to bear it.
"Kid, don't get so close to us. If you die, don't drag us down with you!"
A Saint Killer spoke up, his eyes filled with displeasure. He didn't want to be tainted by the aura of such a terrifying thunder tribulation. He had originally intended to showcase his skills in this purgatory, but he didn't expect Lu Fan to steal the spotlight.
However, it was fortunate that Lu Fan was about to die in the thunder tribulation, so he didn't have to worry too much.
"What, are you afraid of this thunder tribulation?"
Lu Fan suddenly stood up and looked towards the Saint, a playful expression on his face.
"What do you want, kid?"
The Saint quickly retreated, his eyes filled with panic. Lu Fan walking towards him at this moment was extremely disadvantageous to him. If he was not careful, he might be tainted by the aura of the thunder tribulation, and then he too would die a tragic death.
"I don't think I can resist this ninth thunder tribulation," Lu Fan said, shrugging. "So I'm planning to have everyone present go through the tribulation with me. This way, perhaps I can be safe!"
Everyone present was stunned by these words. They had seen shameless people, but they had never seen anyone so shameless. Lu Fan's actions especially struck them with fear.
Peony was also slightly taken aback, showing a peculiar expression at Lu Fan's approach.
"You brat, do you want us to accompany you to the grave!" a Saint Killer shouted. "If you want to die, don't drag us down!"
"That won't do. Since everyone is in the purgatory, let's go through the tribulation together. If we can withstand this tribulation, it might even improve your cultivation."
Lu Fan smiled faintly and leaped towards the many Saint Killers. The reason he hadn't done this before was that he was waiting for the final blow, using the power of the many Saint Killers to evade the Heavenly Dao's opportunity.
No wonder the elders had said that the Ancient Divine Body was overwhelmingly powerful, but to achieve great success, it required boundless perseverance. This was indeed true. A slight mistake could lead to defiance of destiny, and perhaps this was the fate of the Ancient Divine Body.