Chapter 147: The God-Destroying Thunder Tribulation (Part 2)

The surge of energy was instantly felt by everyone. It was a pure and majestic force, on par with heaven and coexisting with the earth, penetrating deep into each person’s soul and bones, filling them with awe.

At that moment, Rod, who was inside the lightning circle, suddenly stood upright in a bizarre manner. No one knew what was happening or where this energy came from. Once he stood, a simple yet ancient long sword appeared in his hand, as if reaching for the sky!

The sword acted like a lightning rod, absorbing all the falling lightning and channeling it into Rod’s body. The sheer power of this energy even made people like Hei Yao feel a desire to worship it. Under its pressure, they felt unable to stand, as the awe stemmed from the depths of their hearts.

“What’s going on?” Several shouts rang out simultaneously. Seven or eight figures rushed through the air and arrived before the group in an instant. What they saw left them stunned, their mouths agape in disbelief, with fear in their eyes.

“Elder!”
“Lord!”
“Master!”

Seeing these people, everyone present immediately changed their expressions and bowed respectfully, calling out to them. Each of these individuals was a giant from the Source of Darkness, someone of high status, and an extremely powerful warrior.

Looking at Rod ahead, their brows furrowed. They couldn’t figure out what was happening—water flowing backward, lakes overflowing, the sky and earth losing their color, along with that incomparable majestic energy, all of which seemed like a mystery beyond comprehension. Yet, this power filled them with dread.

The appearance of these people naturally caused concern among everyone present, especially those like Ao Ying. He knew these individuals well, as the young clan leader of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan was somewhat familiar with many of them—either elders of major clans, veterans from trade fairs, or powerful recluses. Any one of them could shake the Source of Darkness with a single step! They were all highly influential figures. And now, they had all been sent out for Rod’s sake—what a rare event after so many years!

“Elder!” Looking at the Third Elder beside him, who had also arrived, Ao Ying’s face turned bitter; he was on the verge of tears but had none left. The trouble had escalated greatly. If matters were to be taken seriously, even killing a Purple Star VIP wouldn’t be enough to protect him from the entire Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan. It would already be fortunate if the clan wasn’t destroyed by this disaster. Although everyone knew it wasn’t them who carried out the attack, they still couldn’t escape blame. If Rod didn’t die, perhaps money could resolve things, but once he died, everything would be lost.

“Hey… just watch!” Looking at Ao Ying with a gloomy expression, it was useless to say anything now. The Third Elder could only blame himself for letting hatred cloud his judgment and agreeing to Ao Ying’s reckless actions. Who would have thought that such a minor figure with such a powerful background could affect so many people?

On the other side, the head of the Nash family also arrived at the scene, his eyes filled with excitement. They were pursuing Rod because their son had been killed. They had a valid reason no matter where they went—what did it matter if he was a Purple Star VIP? They didn’t even know his identity, and after all, it wasn’t them who caused this; it was the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan. Even if they had to argue, it would be the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles who took the blame. At most, they would have to apologize and offer some compensation!

At that moment, the members of the Nash family were thrilled inside. If not for considering the situation, they might have started cheering.

Everyone watched as Rod, in the midst of lightning, raised his sword toward the sky. Eight bolts of lightning gathered under the guidance of his ancient sword, forming a black lightning bolt as thick as a bucket that descended from the sky and struck Rod with force. The intense black light was so blinding that people couldn’t help but close their eyes.

The excess energy caused a massive shockwave that destroyed all the trees within a hundred meters, reducing them to nothing and merging back into the universe.

Those watching from a distance were involuntarily pushed dozens of meters back by such overwhelming power. The surging lake water, like a roaring dragon with its mouth wide open, rushed toward Rod, seemingly intent on swallowing the entire forest.

Ah… heart-wrenching screams echoed, making everyone tremble. How much pain must one endure to emit such agonized cries? How much suffering and trial must be endured to reach such despair? What exactly was this frail body bearing at this moment—was it a sky, a land, or both?

The flow of water utterly amplified the power of the lightning. Instead of spreading out as people might have expected upon encountering the water, all the lightning converged on Rod, without any dispersion. On the contrary, stimulated by the water, its power multiplied. At that moment, Rod’s body was torn apart once again; the recovery speed of his demonic energy was far too slow. Just as he was on the verge of collapse, with his soul trembling as if about to shatter, a cool sensation spread throughout his body from his dantian through the long sword in his hand. It then flowed into his meridians and finally reached every cell, nourishing and strengthening them. This time, only a small portion of the energy remained; the rest flowed entirely into his dantian and was absorbed by the core of his combat energy. It wasn’t true absorption by the core, but rather transformation into the location where the Xuanyuan Sword resided. The Xuanyuan Sword, like an endless ocean, embraced everything within it. As the energy increased, that righteous energy grew even stronger, and the long sword in his hand became more distinct. This sword was actually an energy sword form created by the spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword in times of crisis. Facing the storm, it endured the baptism of lightning time and again, suffering through the pain of reorganization over and over again—seemingly roaring as well. With the help of the spirit of the Xuanyuan Sword, Rod finally managed to overcome this ordeal. Yet, it was not over yet. After a brief calm, the dark cloud in the sky spun faster and eventually condensed into a shape no larger than an umbrella. All the energy was fully unleashed, sending out a terrifying pressure. Among those watching from afar, several weaker warriors felt their chests tighten, and blood gushed out violently, splashing onto the ground like brilliant flowers. Even those at the quasi-divine level turned pale and staggered, unable to stand. That terrifying sensation invaded their souls, leaving an indelible memory that would haunt them for life. “Boom…” The sky cracked, lakes overflowed, waterfalls froze. At that moment, it seemed as if the world returned to its primordial state, as if it was being reformed—simultaneously experiencing the end of the world and the beginning of chaos, with continuous destruction and rebirth. Those watching were flung thousands of meters away, out of the forest, and could no longer see Rod’s figure. They could only sense his presence and the stormy clouds from afar. Filled with terror, their expressions became strange—grim and pale.

“Boom…” Finally, the lightning struck. Nine bolts of lightning appeared at once and merged into one terrifying bolt with a diameter of no less than one meter. It glowed with a hint of white amidst darkness before crashing down from the sky.
“The God-Destroying Thunder Calamity!” Seeing this, several elders present paled greatly and shouted in shock.
The God-Destroying Thunder Calamity! They had actually witnessed this legendary existence.
“No, it hasn’t reached the full power of the God-Destroying Thunder Calamity—only half of it!” Another elder shouted in doubt, his face still extremely pale as he trembled at the sight of the lightning bolt that stretched from sky to earth thousands of meters away.
Silence ensued. Everyone fell silent. The God-Destroying Thunder Calamity—a legendary force with pure white lightning that devoured everything in its path. As the name suggested, it could destroy both humans and gods. All living beings in the world had no escape from it and would surely be reduced to dust!
According to legend, this calamity arose when a person reached a terrifying level beyond the divine realm, reaching the pinnacle of yin and yang, and then sought to break through further into the realm of chaos, mastering the laws of the world to the point where he could destroy the heavens with a mere gesture. The heavens and earth could no longer accommodate him! One can imagine just how terrifying its power was. Yet this was merely a legend. It was said to have appeared only once in tens of thousands of years, back millions of years ago, and that person was ultimately reduced to ashes with nowhere to hide. Although what Rod was facing now hadn’t reached the full power of the Heaven-Destroying Thunder Calamity, it still possessed half of its strength. The sheer terror of the Heaven-Destroying Thunder Calamity need hardly be described.
No one spoke.The entire Darkmoon City fell into a silence as deathly still as the grave.。those with power surpassing the gods were also drawn to this force, risking their lives to rush over quickly.，turn their gaze toward this place; some even risked their lives to rush over quickly.
“The divine lightning appears, and the laws emerge. It seems turbulent times are coming! Will the situation from millions of years ago repeat itself? Has that person from millions of years ago returned to fulfill his unfinished wish?” A faint sigh suddenly came from within a cave deep in the Dark Source.
At that moment, it could be said that all eyes in the Dark Source were focused on this forest.
Vast bolts of lightning poured down like enlightenment, entering Rod’s body.

This time, there was no explosive sound as imagined, nor any destruction. When the lightning reached Rod’s vicinity, a surge of energy suddenly erupted and swept away like waves, moving quietly without making a sound. Wherever it passed, the ground collapsed. In less than a moment, a perfectly regular crater hundreds of meters in diameter was formed. Water from beneath the ground surged upward instantly, creating a brand new lake!
After all this, the lightning flashed and vanished back into its source, leaving only a trace of energy that formed a ball of lightning light surrounding Rod. Not a sound was made.
The thunderclouds in the sky disappeared after the lightning ceased. The dark clouds dispersed, and the land returned to brightness as the morning sun shone down upon it all.
The lake water receded, and the clear lake regained its calm. The waterfall that had been flowing backward began to return to normal! Only now, there was a huge lake hundreds of meters in diameter beside this clear lake, with its water connecting seamlessly with it.