Chen Yi, bare-chested, was a terrifying sight—for it meant he had cast aside all restraint, becoming utterly unrestrained, capable of annihilating entire universes with a flick of his fingers!
And if that bare-chested Chen Yi was also brandishing a massive halberd? That was even more terrifying, because this was his strongest offensive form—a single swing of his halberd could cleave through anything, leaving nothing standing!
Especially when forty-eight glowing orbs of his clones spun into a radiant halo hovering above his true form. At that moment, not a single soul dared resist, for in this state, he had maxed out both damage immunity and defense!
Standing there in his fury, Chen Yi resembled nothing less than a randomly spawned ultimate raid boss, exuding an aura of invincibility from head to toe!
BOOM!!!
A single slash of his halberd tore through the void, severing three overlapping bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning. The shattered remnants of thunder were snatched mid-air and instantly refined by Chen Yi.
Unfortunately, after enduring that strike, most of the Chaos Divine Lightning’s essence had already dissipated. The scraps he managed to collect amounted to less than a tenth of the original power.
Damn it!
This blasted Immortal Ascension Tribulation really loved pulling dirty tricks on him!
After finally mustering the resolve to face it head-on, it had to make him lose so miserably!
Chen Yi was furious!
Swinging his halberd, he pointed it diagonally at the roiling tribulation clouds and growled, "Come at me again! Whoever runs is a grandson!"
RUMBLE!!!
The Immortal Ascension Tribulation clouds churned even more violently, clearly thrilled.
After running away so many times, you’re finally not fleeing?!
You said it—whoever runs is a grandson!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!
The Immortal Ascension Tribulation didn’t hold back.
Nine bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning immediately crashed down!
And within the surging clouds, even more were brewing!
"Perfect timing!"
"All forces, assemble!"
As if truly resolved to fight to the death, Chen Yi didn’t even bother defending. The forty-eight glowing orbs above his head instantly fused and ascended, manifesting one Two-Star and five Three-Star Immortal Physique clones behind him.
Each clone wielded a halberd, mirroring his stance as they all pointed at the incoming onslaught of Chaos Divine Lightning.
"Extreme Dao—Tribulation Defiance!"
SHING! SHING! SHING!!!
Led by his true form, the six clones swung their halberds in perfect sync, unleashing crescent slashes that shattered the Chaos Divine Lightning in an instant!
HUM! HUM! HUM!!!
The terrifying shockwaves from the collision swept outward, instantly pacifying the chaotic void energy around them.
Of course, the essence of void energy was nothingness itself, so it couldn’t be further annihilated into nothingness. Instead, it simply calmed from its frenzied state, becoming so placid that not a single ripple remained.
Truly, the Void Expanse had suffered greatly this time.
Though it had endured hardships before, this was by far the worst. It would take ages for the void energy to regain its usual chaotic ferocity.
Moments later, as the aftershocks gradually subsided, Chen Yi and his six clones remained standing tall, battle-ready.
"Is that all you’ve got? I thought you were supposed to be impressive—turns out you’re just weak!"
RUMBLE!!!
The Immortal Ascension Tribulation clouds slowly parted, revealing eighteen fully formed bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning.
At the same time, a vast willpower pulsed outward:
"You said it—whoever runs is a grandson!"
"Grandpa bids you farewell!"
In a flash!
Chen Yi recalled his clones, donned his robe embroidered with profound runes, and turned to leave without a second glance, as if he had made an unshakable decision.
What a joke! After enduring nine bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning, his energy had already depleted by thirty percent. Though he could still withstand the next eighteen, doing so would leave him with no strength to escape.
He was nothing if not cautious!
Even if he hadn’t profited much this time, a wise man didn’t linger under a crumbling wall. See ya later!
For a brief moment, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation seemed to short-circuit.
How could someone be this shameless?!
He was the one who said "whoever runs is a grandson," and now he was calling himself grandpa the moment things looked bad?!
After painstakingly preparing eighteen bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning, he just up and ran?!
AHHH!!!
Scoundrel Chen, you won’t escape!!!
The tribulation clouds surged forward at blinding speed.
Though it had lost track of its target, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation was experienced enough to know exactly where he was headed—home!
That’s right, the Purple Star Continent!
This time, it would definitely corner him!
Just had to catch him!!!
With its supreme speed, the tribulation clouds soon arrived beyond the Purple Star Continent, sealing off the entire outer domain!
Eighteen bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning prowled beyond the heavens, their oppressive might pressing down, forcing all living beings to tremble and kneel.
Yet strangely, though everyone was flattened to the ground, not a single soul seemed afraid. Some even found the time to chat idly.
"Ah, here we go again—hasn’t even been a year, has it?"
"What can I say? The Tribulation Defiance Lord arrives earlier than usual this time..."
"I wonder what benefits the Tribulation Defiance Lord will bring us this time. Life just keeps getting better."
"Right? Every time this thing presses down, we get to live a few more years. Honestly, I should’ve died ages ago—living past two hundred is all thanks to the Tribulation Defiance Lord."
"Hope it ends soon—I really need to pee!"
"......"
Meanwhile, the Purple Star Heavenly Dao was engaged in a stern negotiation with the Immortal Ascension Tribulation.
"Upper Realm Heavenly Punishment, state your reason for descending upon this realm!"
The tribulation clouds pulsed with divine will: "The rogue entity Chen Yi is currently evading justice. Cooperate and disclose his whereabouts!"
The Purple Star Heavenly Dao remained unyielding: "Why would Chen Yi tell me where he’s going?"
"Do you not know, or do you refuse to say?!"
The Heavenly Dao fired back: "I neither know nor wish to say!"
"Unless you have irrefutable proof that Chen Yi is within this realm, you must withdraw!"
The tribulation clouds fell silent.
It was always like this!
That Chen Yi’s escape skills were peerless, and now, having lost track of him, the tribulation couldn’t forcibly intrude into a lower realm’s domain without evidence—especially not the Purple Star Continent, which had once contributed greatly to the immortal world!
What now?
Should it retreat?
Just as the tribulation clouds hesitated—
WHOOSH!
A shadowy figure suddenly darted from behind, plunging straight into the tribulation clouds!
It zeroed in on the Chaos Lightning Pool, guzzled a huge mouthful, then bolted out just as quickly, taunting wildly:
"Still trying to corner me? You got what it takes? Come get me!"
RUMBLE!!!
The tribulation clouds erupted in fury—how dare he?!
Without hesitation, it gave chase!
Watching this unfold, the Purple Star Heavenly Dao grew uneasy.
Brother Yi, why break the usual script this time?
If you’d just waited a little longer, the Upper Realm’s punishment would’ve left on its own. Why deliberately expose yourself and lure it away?
Brother Yi… what new scheme are you playing at now?
But I believe—you’ll return safely!
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e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
