Chapter 2720: Chapter 2723: Imperial Aura Shakes Heaven and Earth
Watching the purple flames contained within the thunderclouds, Jiang Chen knew clearly in his heart that although Si Luan’er appeared calm, she might already be locked in an intense battle with her Heart Demon within her Sea of Consciousness.
Upon hearing Hu Yiqiu’s words, Jiang Chen’s eyebrows subtly furrowed.
In terms of quantity, fewer tribulation lightning bolts naturally mean less strength. The most common white lightning descends as three bolts. Encountering purple lightning during a tribulation would subject one to up to six bolts, determined by the individual’s talent.
The highest level of Purple Flames Heart Demon Lightning can trigger nine bolts, while Hei Mo Lightning can induce up to ten bolts. Nine is the ultimate, ten is the maximum; this is a decree from the heavens!
At this moment, Si Luan’er was facing the Purple Flames Heart Demon Lightning. With her character, she surely aimed to draw out nine tribulation bolts. While cultivators could sometimes control the descent of tribulation lightning, reducing its quantity was impossible, yet increasing it was achievable.
However, when the tribulation lightning exceeds its intended quantity, its power directly doubles. Many prodigies perished because of arrogance, believing they could reach the zenith under a certain tribulation, only to unwittingly cause their own demise.
Currently, Jiang Chen’s face was filled with concern. Judging from the thundercloud above Si Luan’er, there was just a hint of dissipating, but she forcefully drew another bolt of tribulation lightning. Such forceful drawing could cause the thundercloud to surge, brewing a second tribulation bolt, thus subjecting Si Luan’er to a ninefold lightning tribulation!
The ninefold Purple Flames Heart Demon Lightning would accumulate Heart Demon Seeds to a terrifying degree, at which point almost no one could withstand the Heart Demon Tribulation!
Boom!
The eighth bolt of Zi Yan Lightning descended. Under the watchful eyes of Jiang Chen and the others, Si Luan’er shattered the lightning again. But as the lightning fragmented, a wisp of Lei Yan adhered to Si Luan’er.
Raging flames!
Instantly, Si Luan’er’s entire body was enveloped by Lei Yan.
"Big sister!"
"Luan’er!"
"Princess Chang!"
A chorus of exclamations rang out. Si Wenhao, Cheng Huang’er, and those watching from afar on the mountain peaks anxiously stared at the silhouette covered in Lei Yan.
Swish, swish, swish!
Several figures emerged from the surrounding mountains, gathering by Si Wenhao’s side.
Jiang Chen glanced upwards, the newcomers were elders, their robust aura tinged with some Death Qi, suggesting their lifespans were nearing their end!
"Fourth Prince, do you need us to intervene?"
An elder softly asked. The group of elders all calmly gazed at Si Wenhao.
Undergoing tribulation is exclusive to the individual. If others intervene, the tribulation lightning considers them joint participants, causing further descent of tribulation lightning with heightened power.
This elder offered to shield Si Luan’er from the forthcoming tribulation bolt completely, potentially sacrificing his life.
The power of the tribulation lightning is based on the cultivator’s realm, not merely their strength.
These elders are nearing the end of their lifespans, and seem to extend their lives through the abundant Spiritual Power and the resonant Great Dao Aura here, thus owing a great debt to the Si Family.
The elders were now prepared to repay this debt, even at the cost of sacrificial life.
"Honored predecessors, please rest easy; Luan’er can still bear it!"
Before Si Wenhao could respond, a respectful shout came from the mountain peak beside them, and everyone turned to look.
Whiff, whiff!
At the peak, the Lei Yan gradually dissipated, revealing Si Luan’er’s graceful figure. At this moment, Si Luan’er’s face was ashen, and her clothing bore some scorch marks.
Feeling the gaze of the crowd, Si Luan’er smiled lightly: "Honored predecessors, you are the continent’s heroes, the champions of the Void Nether Realm. If you were to shield Luan’er from the heavenly tribulation and die, Luan’er would become the sworn enemy of the entire continent. Please, do not cause my downfall!"
Si Wenhao looked at Si Luan’er with a hint of worry. She seemed merely overexerted, yet he could sense the injuries still within her, the Primordial Spirit Power starting to dissipate. Even if she withstands the next tribulation bolt, the Lei Yan and Heart Demon Tribulation might be unendurable!
Yet allowing these elders to shield Si Luan’er from the tribulation was not Si Wenhao’s desire, leaving him deeply conflicted.
Si Luan’er finished soothingly calling out, then fell silent, closing her eyes to meditate peacefully.
Above her, the thundercloud did not dissipate from the bolt but surged even more fiercely.
The drawing of thunder led to the second tribulation bolt!
Click!
A crisp sound echoed nearby. Jiang Chen turned to see Hu Yiqiu’s fists clenched so tightly that his finger bones had fractured, the joints exposed with white bone, yet he seemed oblivious, intently staring at that distant, graceful silhouette.
Jiang Chen’s heart trembled a bit, glancing at Hu Yiqiu’s eyes, which bore no complexity now, only guilt, tension, worry, and deeply hidden affection!
Master... loves Princess Chang?
Jiang Chen murmured inwardly, past a glance at Si Luan’er, silently calculating.
Rumble!
The thunderous roar rose again, the tribulation lightning brewed and descended grandly.
"The world is vast; I am the sovereign! Emperor’s aura subdues the heavens and earth!"
Si Luan’er shouted boldly.
Swish!
Si Luan’er’s body emitted dazzling Great Dao Divine Light, releasing a majestic and overwhelming aura, tyrannical beyond measure.
"Is this... Emperor’s aura?"
Jiang Chen’s heart shook, a surge of subservience filling him, his knees involuntarily starting to bend.
Thud! Thud!
On the distant peak, everyone knelt to the ground; it was the aura of a Great Emperor, the absolute authority of power, the dignity of the continent’s ruler!
Buzz!
Suddenly, a similarly grand aura erupted from within Jiang Chen, dispelling the subservient feeling from his heart, his bending knees abruptly straightened.
Cheng Huang’er, Hu Yiqiu, Si Wenhao, and those elders looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.
"Fourth Prince, this young friend..."
An elder looked at Si Wenhao in astonishment.
"He has touched his own path."
Si Wenhao quietly spoke, turning his gaze back to Si Luan’er.
The elders showed surprise, glancing at Jiang Chen repeatedly.
His own path!
Cultivators pursue the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, but most do not understand their own path.
Only those with peak strength and realm know its true meaning!
"Break for me!"
A resonant shout, Si Luan’er raised her palm, fiercely waving towards the descending tribulation lightning.
Whish!
That majestic Emperor’s aura instantly detached from Si Luan’er, charging fiercely toward the tribulation lightning!
Boom!
The tribulation lightning clashed violently with the Emperor’s aura; lightning flared, Qi Force soared, the tribulation lightning swiftly consumed until only a wisp remained, continuing its descent.
But upon that wisp of tribulation lightning, nestled was a tremendous purple thunder flame!
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