Chapter 302: The Thunder Tribulation Appears

“You guys…” Rod was stunned for a moment before asking in confusion as he looked at Lucy and Sognar.
Had they really entered the Yin Huang realm? The speed seemed almost unbelievable. Could it really be that fast? Was the Elemental Space truly that mysterious? What exactly was going on here? Rod’s mind was filled with doubts.
“Kid, did you notice?” Seeing Rod’s expression, Sognar and Lucy exchanged a smile. Sognar stepped closer and spoke softly to him.
“We’ve entered the Yin Huang realm!” Hearing Sognar’s words, Rod knew his guess was likely correct—otherwise, the guy wouldn’t have seemed so excited.
“It’s almost there. We just need the soul. Once the soul meets the requirements, we can enter. But those godly perfection-level beings standing in front of us can be easily dealt with!” Sognar said with a slight frown, clearly frustrated. Lucy nodded in agreement, sharing Sognar’s view. After a month of training in the Elemental Space, both of them had reached the level of the Yin Huang realm in every aspect, except for their souls, which weren’t strong enough.
And that was the most crucial point—remember, entering the Yin Huang realm required going through the Yin Huang Thunder Tribulation. Neither the Elemental Space nor Rod’s Illusory Space could provide such a trial, so it was impossible for them to enter the realm. They were currently just one step away from the godly perfection level and the Yin Huang realm—everything was ready except for the right opportunity. Once their soul power improved, everything would fall into place, and they would enter the Yin Huang realm.
“Hmm, that’s not bad!” Rod nodded, reflecting on the two’s strength. The Netherworld was indeed a miraculous place. What exactly was the Elemental Space, to enable such significant progress for two people? If it weren’t for entering the Elemental Space, Sognar and Lucy might not have reached this level even after another ten years. Entering the Elemental Space this time was like saving them at least ten years of effort.
“How are you? What benefits did those old guys give you?” Shifting his focus away from himself, Sognar turned his attention to Rod, examining him carefully to see what level he had reached.

Since he himself could reap such great benefits, this guy should not be any worse than him. But upon taking a look, Sognar felt somewhat disappointed—he couldn’t see any difference at all. However, one thing surprised Sognar: looking at Rod now felt different. There was a distinct change in his aura, appearing ethereal and intangible. Though Rod was very close, it gave the impression of being far away. Sognar couldn’t quite describe what this feeling was.

“Brother Rod, have you entered the Yin Huang realm? Why does it feel different to me?” Lucy also asked, puzzled by Rod’s change.

“Hmm, kid, what’s going on?” Sognar asked, frowning in confusion.

“Nothing. I’m even a bit worse than you!” Rod said with a wry smile. Indeed, at least on the surface, he seemed unchanged. Yet, Rod faintly sensed that over the past month, his soul and mental strength had grown significantly, and his state of mind had improved as well. It could be said that he had already met the two most difficult requirements for entering the Yin Huang realm; it was just a matter of time.

At this moment, everyone else gathered around. Even clans like the Mi Jiao and York, which didn’t get along well with Rod, were staring at him. From the news that came when Sognar and Lucy left earlier, it was clear that Rod was the one who had been chosen. Everyone was curious about what benefits he had gained and whether he had indeed entered the Yin Huang realm. They looked up at the sky, observing the fluctuations in the surrounding elements.

Every inheritor who emerged from the core of the Nether Realm, once they came out, would surely undergo the Yin Huang Thunder Tribulation if they had entered the Yin Huang realm. In other words, if Rod was to enter that realm, the thunder tribulation should appear here as well.

The Scorpion King’s clan, the Dragon clan, and the Black Phoenix clan all watched Rod nervously. The representatives of the opposition and Aida Eirwen, who was leading them, also stared at Rod, waiting for him to give them an answer.

But Rod didn’t have time to give them an answer at the moment. In that instant, he felt a strong sensation, as if his fighting spirit was about to swell. Shocked by this, he was immediately filled with immense excitement.

He hadn’t used his fighting spirit for a month, remaining in a state of calm. Now, with this sudden surge, could it be a sign that he was about to enter the Yin Huang realm?

Thinking of this, he quickly sat in a cross-legged position, closed his eyes, and ignored everything around him. At the same time, under Rod’s call, Fen Tian roared and rushed out of Rod’s body. With a length of over a hundred feet, its mighty form surrounded Rod, driving everyone else away.

Over the past month, Fen Tian had undergone significant changes. Not only had it grown larger, but its energy had also become extremely pure. Now, its entire body was a fiery red, indicating it had reached a mature stage. Its scales reflected a red glow, and its overwhelming presence was truly terrifying.

Seeing Fen Tian appear, not only the people around but also Sognar and Lucy quickly retreated, watching Fen Tian warily as they stared at this suddenly appearing creature.

“Divine-level, supreme perfection!” Someone shouted first, triggering widespread astonishment.

Many people knew that Rod always had a fiery red magical beast by his side. At first, they thought it was a skill—Dragon Rage of the dragons. But after it was confirmed that Rod wasn’t a dragon, they gradually realized it was just a magical beast.

However, having not seen it for so long, its current state of reaching the divine-level, supreme perfection stage, along with its astonishing progression rate similar to Rod’s, left many in awe. This was surely Rod’s greatest secret weapon!

Looking at Fen Tian, everyone’s gaze became complex. What exactly was that pure dragon aura? Why did such a magical beast exist? What kind of magical beast was it? Especially among the dragons, Sognar had seen Fen Tian before and wasn’t overly surprised, but even he was shocked by its strength and presence this time.

That pure aura filled him with a desire to worship—it was the aura of a king, its dignity inviolable.

Over the past month, under Andrews’ training, Fen Tian had rid itself of chaotic energy within its body. Its energy was now incredibly pure, derived entirely from the magma deep within the earth, giving off a scorching heat.

Fen Tian raised its head, staring coldly at the people around it, guarding Rod tightly. Sensing Rod’s current state, it wouldn’t allow anyone to disturb him.

Seeing this, the crowd exchanged glances, considering a possibility. Their expressions changed drastically as they quickly stepped back again, carefully observing Fen Tian and Rod from afar, awaiting what would happen next. Meanwhile, the faces of Rod’s enemies turned dark—this scene reminded them of something they had seen before: entering the Yin Yellow realm!

The surrounding elements suddenly surged wildly, converging toward Rod’s location—elements of lightning, fire, and darkness pouring into his body. At this moment, Rod was in a strange state; despite the onslaught of these elements, the meridians and dantian within him acted like bottomless pits, continuously absorbing this energy.

Outside, fierce winds blew, and the surging elements created tornado-like storms. The intense elements were so vivid that people could even see their colors. Seeing this, everyone’s expressions changed drastically, filled with horror!

What was going on? Before, there had been those who emerged from the Netherworld and achieved the Yin Yellow Realm, and quite a few of them did so without causing such a huge commotion. What exactly had this kid done? Could his magical beasts just stand by unharmed by such an energy storm?

Rod had no mood to pay attention to what was happening outside. The combat energy he had suppressed in the virtual space for a month now seemed to be boiling over. As the elements washed over him, it gradually filled his body, causing it to expand. The improvement in his soul and mental state became fully apparent at this moment.

So, he was indeed about to break through, to enter the Yin Yellow Realm. Thinking of this, Rod’s face lit up with joy. He dared not be careless at all and quickly focused, refining the elements within his body to turn them into his own combat energy for use.

As the elements continued to surge, Rod finally reached a peak. This time, it went smoothly without any troubles—everything happened as it should. Perhaps it was because his mental state and soul had reached a mature level.

Finally, as the elements ceased, the once calm sky began to change. Wild winds blew, and dark clouds quickly gathered. In just a short while, a thick layer of dark clouds formed overhead, creating a suffocating atmosphere that made it hard for everyone to breathe.

“The Yin Yellow Thunder Tribulation! It’s really the Yin Yellow Thunder Tribulation! He… he’s about to enter the Yin Yellow Realm!”

“As expected, Rod is about to enter the Yin Yellow Realm.”

“Look, that’s the Yin Yellow Thunder Tribulation—it really appears!”

Instantly, hundreds of thousands of people below erupted in excitement. The main reason they came to watch the opening of the Netherworld was to witness the appearance of the Yin Yellow Thunder Tribulation and see someone break through. For onlookers, witnessing such a breakthrough was a great opportunity to learn many things. A scene not seen in years finally appeared, and everyone was in an uproar.