CHAPTER 1499: CHAPTER 1470: RESISTING THE HEAVENLY TRIBULATION

"Boom!!"

After that wave of nearly certain death terrifying heavenly tribulation ended, Li Chen’s tribulation finally began to feel somewhat normal.

Of course, this "normal" was only in relation to him.

If it were any other in the Envy Heaven Realm facing such a tribulation, there would almost be no chance of survival.

But Li Chen also knew that the tribulation was not something he could control. If he truly wished to step into the Heaven Following Realm, he had to accept the baptism of the heavenly tribulation.

"Boom!!"

With almost no pause, just as Li Chen had soared into the sky, a bolt of lightning directly struck him, slamming him to the ground.

His heroic display wasn’t even fully staged before being smashed to the ground.

"Again!!"

Climbing up with his face covered in dirt, Li Chen’s expression twitched. This heavenly tribulation was truly disrespectful. He had thought he might barely withstand a bolt or two, but who could have imagined one bolt would directly knock him to the ground; it was utterly face-smacking.

Luckily, no one was around to see it, otherwise, it would have been truly embarrassing.

The lightning striking Li Chen wasn’t without effect. As its destructive aura dissipated, the lightning entered his body, strengthening Li Chen’s True Yuan.

The new True Yuan was more solid and powerful; it was the True Yuan of the Heaven Following Realm.

The remaining lightning also continued tempering Li Chen’s body.

Due to a journey amidst the starry sky, Li Chen lost his super-speed regeneration, but similarly, his Body Refinement advanced to the Silver Body Realm.

Initially, advancing into the Silver Body Realm would have required Li Chen a long time for further improvement.

However, with the emergence of these tribulation lightnings, Li Chen’s Silver Body was continuously transforming, stepping towards a higher realm.

On Li Chen’s skin, a faint silver light grew increasingly vibrant as the tribulation lightning tempered him.

Though terrifying, if one could endure and refine the tribulation lightning, the benefits brought to oneself were unparalleled.

And Li Chen, at this moment, was relishing this metamorphosis.

Without granting Li Chen much time, the tribulation lightning coalesced once more and descended upon him.

Li Chen clenched his fist, astonishingly punching towards the lightning.

"Clang!!"

The tribulation lightning struck Li Chen’s fist, producing a sound akin to metals clashing.

The strength of his Body Refinement finally emerged at this moment, allowing Li Chen’s body to contend directly with the tribulation lightning.

One must know, this kind of tribulation lightning was enough to annihilate a Heaven Following Realm powerhouse!

But now, Li Chen could confront the lightning head-on with his fist!

"Bang!"

Without any surprise, Li Chen was again blasted away, his fists skin split open, and even the bones were faintly visible.

Though valiant, Li Chen faced consequences for confronting the tribulation lightning directly...

"Sss—"

He considered himself quite tolerant of pain, yet even so, the sensation during Body Refinement was agonizing beyond endurance.

Li Chen finally understood why Body Refinement experts always choose a place where they can temper their entire body.

Because during metamorphosis, it wasn’t merely about enduring pain.

The itchy numbness, like countless ants crawling, was what made one wish for death.

The sensation was unbearable for Li Chen, confronting the tribulation lightning directly.

As the pain slightly alleviated the strange feeling, Li Chen dared not hesitate, rushing skyward once more, colliding with the lightning.

Again and again.

"Bang!!"

"Bang!!"

"Bang!!"

Continuously climbing back up, only to be continually blasted to the ground, Li Chen’s clothing was in tatters, and his once jet-black long hair turned singed, eventually forming a retro-style afro.

"The tribulation lightning grows stronger. If this continues, I fear before my cultivation advances, I’ll be blasted to death." Li Chen’s body already began cracking, with many areas resembling a fractured land, filled with lines of cracks.

It’s only because Li Chen’s Body Refinement had reached the Silver Body stage; otherwise, no matter how skilled, he would likely be reduced to ash by now.

"Blood Fury!"

Li Chen’s pupils turned red, and his afro softened, transforming into blood-red long hair hanging behind him.

In Li Chen’s hand, Red Moon started to shimmer with light.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to continue accepting the tribulation’s baptism, but his body was nearing its limit. If this went on, he feared he would indeed be killed by the lightning.

At this moment, another bolt as thick as a snake descended from the sky, its fierce destructive aura making even Li Chen’s heart tremble.

"Unsheath!"

"Slash!!"

The lightning and blade light collided, shattering the blade light, but the lightning also dispersed.

Li Chen reached out to absorb the dispersed lightning, clearly sensing his True Yuan undergoing metamorphosis. Just a little more, and the transformation would be complete.

Meanwhile, the cracks on Li Chen’s body grew increasingly numerous.

Streaks of fresh blood began seeping through the cracks in Li Chen’s body.

"Cough, cough!"

Coughing several times, Li Chen spat out some somewhat coagulated blood, even mixed with some fragments.

This was his internal organ fragments.

The damage from the tribulation wasn’t limited to the body’s exterior; internally, it inflicted severe wounds, with Li Chen vividly feeling his internal organs as if placed on a roasting rack being seared.

The tribulation seemed intent on ripping his innards apart.

If not for his strong Silver Body constantly healing the injuries, Li Chen doubted he could hold on.

At this moment, the Divine Wind Wolf King, lurking behind a large tree a short distance away, cautiously peeked over.

Its injuries were worse than Li Chen’s.

Although its strength surpassed Li Chen’s significantly, it was almost split into shreds by the first wave of tribulation. Luckily, at the critical moment, it withdrew a bit, avoiding the lightning’s core area, otherwise, it might’ve been obliterated.

Witnessing this man continuously confront the lightning, a trace of awe flickered in the Divine Wind Wolf King’s eyes.

As a demon beast, even a Celestial Demon Beast, it harbored a natural reverence for lightning. Having undergone a round of tribulation that nearly killed it from fright, seeing someone daring to confront the lightning head-on, it couldn’t help but express respect.

At this critical juncture, Li Chen was at the pivotal moment.

"The last bolt!!" Li Chen’s gaze fixed firmly on the heavenly tribulation cloud. Just one more bolt, and his True Yuan would complete its final tempering, advancing into the Heaven Following Realm.