Chapter 146: The God-Destroying Thunder Tribulation (Part 2)

Watching Rod, who was at the heart of the lightning storms and being struck by black lightning, everyone’s heart soared to their throats. No one knew if Rod could withstand it, but they all understood that under such terrifying lightning, the chances of survival were slim. Even someone as powerful as Heiyao wasn’t sure he could resist, let alone Rod, who was already severely injured.

The lightning strikes came one after another, faster and faster! A bizarre scene unfolded at that moment, leaving everyone wide-eyed in disbelief. Rod stood at the center of the lightning, with all the bolts pouring down on him like rain. He acted like a magnet, absorbing the lightning, his figure gradually consumed by it. It was impossible to see what was happening inside; all that could be heard were continuous cries of agony and pain, which made everyone’s skin crawl.

“Damn you, you bastards of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles! Prepare for revenge from our Dragon clan!” Hearing the screams, the Dragon clan members grew dark-faced, gritting their teeth as they roared at the Proud Eagles and the others.

“Hmph! With Rod in trouble, you Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles better prepare for revenge from our Black Phoenix clan!” Heiyao retorted bluntly. Rod had done them a favor, and he had a good impression of him. Seeing this scene naturally made him uncomfortable.

“You know our trade fair’s rules. With the death of a Purple Star VIP,Hmph, the trade fair won’t just let it go! Even if you Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles have a Silver Star VIP, compared to a Purple Star VIP, you’re nothing!” The white-haired old man said coldly, but the murderous intent in his words sent chills down the Proud Eagles’ spines.

“Our clan won’t give up either!” The woman’s words were simple, but firm.

Faced with threats and intimidation from all sides, Proud Eagle and several members of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles felt disheartened. When had they ever been in such a desperate and frustrating situation? None of the factions they faced were something they could resist or deal with. Yet, due to their own impulsive actions and personal grudges, they had ended up in this mess. They had no doubt that if Rod really died here, the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles would face destruction, possibly even extinction.

At this moment, the others truly didn’t want anything to happen to Rod. They could only pray in silence that Rod would have enough luck to survive amidst those lightning strikes. Only then could their Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan be saved. By then, the Black Phoenix clan surely wouldn’t pursue them further; at most, the Trade Guild would impose a punishment, which could be easily resolved with magical cores. As for the Dragon clan, they might be furious at their kin being attacked, but dealing with one dragon clan was always better than facing several major forces. The Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan was strong enough, and given the turbulent situation within the Source of Darkness, the Dragon clan wouldn’t act rashly either—conquering them would cost them half their lives.

Under such circumstances, the Dragon clan wouldn’t act on impulse, so Rod became the key to the current situation.

Boom… Boom… Boom… Three consecutive lightning strikes hit, faster and faster, leaving Rod no chance to breathe. His entire body endured the destructive force of the lightning. This time, the lightning was incredibly powerful, and more importantly, the black lightning was tearing at his soul—this was the ultimate killing blow. Rod now understood why black lightning was so terrifying; its attacks targeted the soul! He felt his soul being torn apart, and everything around him seemed to spin.

His Combat Qi core was spinning at an alarming speed, absorbing external dark and fire elements to replenish his Combat Qi. The dark elements fully unleashed their devouring power, and demonic energy reappeared, flowing through his body to repair his wounded skin. The repeated tearing and healing gave Rod an experience worse than death; the excruciating pain made even his screams seem weak.

Fire elements began to counteract the lightning energy flowing into his body, encircling and containing it. The purple light of that lightning also started to change gradually, absorbing all the energy hitting it from outside, then breaking it down and assimilating it—constantly transforming! At this point, Rod’s body was in a delicate state, functioning like a machine running at full speed. Any problem could cause the entire system to collapse, resulting in death.

The immense energy contained in each black lightning strike was terrifying. As it was drawn into his body, Rod’s meridians were constantly on the verge of collapse, facing the risk of bursting at any moment. If it weren’t for the demonic energy constantly repairing his wounds, Rod would likely have been destroyed by now.

Every time Rod absorbed lightning elements, his soul would tremble and shudder in terror; the sensation of his soul being torn apart could not be erased. His face was drenched in sweat, his complexion pale, and intense pain tore at his heart. Blood dripped from the corners of his mouth and kept flowing! At this moment, Rod was stranded on the path between yin and yang—any relaxation would mean certain doom.

The number of lightning strikes had increased to six, all delivered at once. The sheer energy from those strikes made the faces of those watching from afar turn pale and weak. No one had the confidence to block them, even though this level of lightning had used less than half of the thundercloud’s energy—nearly two-thirds remained!

Yet even this much energy already caused such terrifying attacks; no one dared imagine what would happen next. At this point, almost no one thought Rod could hold on.

At several locations within Dark Moon City, people simultaneously directed their gazes toward the woods outside the city. The terrifying energy emanating from there made them tremble. Sensing the source of this energy, their expressions varied—some were pleased, some worried. Almost everyone knew what had happened, but they were puzzled. Ziyi Leiying, the master of lightning, surely had someone from his clan send out to create such a spectacle and unleash such power. Was this a declaration of war or a warning to someone?

“Girl, stay here. I’ll go take a look!” An elder of the Black Phoenix clan with white hair gave instructions to Lucy before vanishing in a flash.

“That kid seems to be in big trouble. Damn the Ziyi Leiying clan—do they really think no one can touch them?” At the stronghold of the Dragon clan, two elders exchanged a solemn glance before vanishing as well.

“The Zixing VIPs can’t get hurt—or else my trade fair will lose all face!” On another side, several elders at the trade fair exchanged glances before one of them also vanished in a flash.

At the same time, people moved within the palace of Dark Moon City, and members of the Nash family rushed out excitedly. Members of various factions almost all headed toward that forest, creating a bustling scene.

Boom… Boom… Boom… Lightning swirled around Rod continuously, and the immense energy made it impossible for the purple lightning within him to absorb it all. At this point, after absorbing such powerful energy, the purple light began to change, showing traces of black. The dark purple hue gave off a strange feeling. The core of his combat energy also grew slightly after being infused with a large amount of lightning energy, undergoing tremendous changes and reactions. Its color was no longer the original dark red; a hint of purple appeared, making it even more eerie and dazzling!

After the lightning strikes, Rod was shocked to find that he had used the power of those six lightning bolts to break through the bottleneck of the mid-stage quasi-divine level and reach the later stage. Fortunately, this created some space for him to accommodate the incoming lightning energy.

Although his body was in extreme pain, the fact of his advancement filled him with joy. His suffering hadn’t been in vain. Who knows—perhaps this danger was actually a blessing for him.

“Boom… Boom… Boom… Boom…” Before Rod could rejoice, another series of thunderous booms erupted. The deafening noise seemed to make the entire earth tremble, as if it were the roar of heaven itself, darkening the entire forest. Even though it was dawn and a sliver of sunlight appeared, it gave off a feeling even darker than night.

This time, seven lightning bolts struck in succession. Like seven dragons, they rushed straight at Rod. By now, the ground around him was completely scorched; the trees had been reduced to rubble, leaving behind several terrifying craters. White smoke billowed, the soil was blackened, and the scene was utterly chaotic. It was terrifying to witness—the power of nature was immense!

Those watching from afar were now completely desperate. If it weren’t for Rod’s intermittent screams, they wouldn’t have believed anyone could survive such devastating attacks! Six lightning bolts were already the limit; seven? No one present was confident they could withstand them, especially those black lightning bolts.

“Damn it… Why won’t it stop…”Aoye, standing behind Black Obsidian, was panicked. He cursed silently, hoping more than ever that his enemy could survive and that the lightning would cease.

He now hated those lightning bolts deeply—endless and terrifyingly powerful, far surpassing even Thunder Nine Heavens in intensity! The survival of his family depended on that person within the lightning; he couldn’t let that guy die.

Before the seven bolts of lightning had completely dissipated, another wave of lightning attacks arrived—this time, eight consecutive bolts, whose power had increased by a huge margin. The sky and earth were darkened; even the water in Ming Lake seemed to be intimidated by this force. Waterfalls flowed backward, and the lake’s waters surged like waves into the forest, creating a spectacular and eerie scene that left everyone stunned in disbelief. Faced with such unprecedented lightning, Rod also found himself in a terrifying crisis. Even though he had already reached the upper stage of the quasi-divine level, he had now reached a critical point—he simply couldn’t withstand this wave of lightning. He inwardly groaned in despair, feeling utterly hopeless. He knew that if these bolts hit him, he would surely die. “Kid, let me help you!” Just as Rod was in despair, at the moment the eight bolts struck him, he felt the world spin around him before hearing a fierce roar coming from within his own body. Immediately thereafter, a mighty force of righteousness surged forth from his dantian, casting even the heavens and earth into shadow.