Thunder roared and lightning flashed, the fierce wind whipping Leng Feiyan's robes into a frenzy. She watched Lin Jichen, struck by heavenly lightning, his body torn and bleeding profusely.
Her expression remained unchanged, feigning calm, but the worry and distress in her eyes betrayed her completely.
Leng Feiyan's delicate hand clenched tightly. As the Sect Master of the Sword Sect and a peerless expert at the peak of the Feather Transformation Realm, even she felt nervous and uneasy.
Her own tribulation crossing had never been this complicated.
If the power of the first bolt of lightning had already exceeded everyone's expectations, then the second bolt was even more terrifying!
The sky resounded with a deafening roar once more.
The second bolt of heavenly lightning, like a giant dragon formed of purple currents, burst from the thick black clouds, carrying an unparalleled aura of destruction, and charged at Lin Jichen below.
Lin Jichen could only use his Spirit Skill. Golden electric light surged from within him like ocean waves, continuously forming a dazzling armor of thunder.
The heavenly lightning collided with the thunder armor, shattering it instantly! It was as fragile as paper.
A massive amount of lightning struck Lin Jichen's body again!
The terrifying destructive force caused Lin Jichen's vitality to diminish by more than half once more.
Fortunately, the Armor of Thunder had some effect, blocking a significant amount of damage.
But even so, Lin Jichen's vitality had dropped by nearly ten thousand, leaving him with only 7000.
Lin Jichen was in a miserable state, his entire body charred black, flesh and blood indistinguishable.
If it weren't for the game's pain adjustment feature, he would have fainted from the pain long ago.
But it wasn't over yet. Lin Jichen, at the Crystal Realm, had to face three bolts of thunder tribulation!
Each one stronger than the last.
When the final bolt of thunder tribulation descended, it seemed to change the color of the entire world.
The earth trembled, and all living things were terrified!
Lin Jichen knew this would be the final test.
If he made it through, he would succeed; if not, everything would be in vain.
Thinking of the strength he had painstakingly accumulated since his rebirth, thinking of the people around him.
Lin Jichen could not accept the fact that it would all turn to dust!
He had vowed to change his fate upon his return, not to be toyed with by it!
At this moment, Lin Jichen's eyes became incredibly determined. He straightened his back, looked up at the sky, his eyes deep, black hair flying.
Since there was no way to avoid it, then bring it on!
The third bolt of heavenly lightning struck.
To everyone's surprise, this bolt did not ravage Lin Jichen's body like the previous two.
Instead, it drilled into his body, attacking his dantian and sea of consciousness!
It seemed to want to completely destroy Lin Jichen from within.
There shouldn't have been any pain, but at this moment, Lin Jichen's brain felt like it was being pierced by needles and stirred by swords, the intense mental pain making him want to scream.
But Lin Jichen remained silent, clenching his fists, gritting his teeth.
He was a reborn, having experienced countless severe injuries since the Tale of Immortal merged with reality. He had faced all kinds of storms, even dared to fight the Illuminating Dragon. What was this pain compared to that!
"Come on, you damned heavens, if you can't kill me, you're my son!" Lin Jichen's eyes were blood-red, like a messenger from hell. He looked up at the sky, roaring in defiance.
His voice shook the heavens, causing Leng Feiyan and the elders to be moved.
This boy... had such spirit and intellect!
It seemed that the heavenly lightning within him was also intimidated by Lin Jichen's spirit and resilience. After a prolonged attack with no success, it gradually dissipated, turning into starlight and merging into Lin Jichen's dantian.
[Ding! Successfully crossed the threefold thunder tribulation! Received one Achievement Medal!]
[Achievement Medal 3]: Thunder Vein Inheritor, all skill mana consumption -20%, thunder attribute skill damage +20%.
The clouds dispersed, and the sky cleared.
Lin Jichen's eyes rolled back, and he fell from Sword Palace Mountain.
Several elders were about to rescue him, but a graceful figure had already caught him and disappeared.
They wanted to check if Lin Jichen was alive or dead, but a voice stopped them.
"Gentlemen, no need to worry. Feiyan will take care of her disciple. You may all disperse."
Tianqing and the others exchanged glances, smiling wryly. Well, the Sect Master was dismissing them, so they might as well leave quickly.
When Lin Jichen woke up again, he found himself lying on an extremely comfortable phoenix bed, the fragrance of the bedding intoxicating and very familiar.
Turning his head, he saw a fairy-like figure sitting by the bed, quietly watching him.
Lin Jichen asked in confusion, "Master, where am I?"
"Where else could you be? This is my bedchamber."
Leng Feiyan replied indifferently.
Lin Jichen then realized the room was very familiar, with the green spirit wood bath barrel he had used twice in the distance.
He didn't expect to end up here again, and even sleep in his master's bed. Normally, he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Thinking of this, he quickly pulled the quilt closer to his body.
Seeing this, Leng Feiyan's jade-like cheeks flushed slightly. She was about to kick him out of bed when Lin Jichen changed the topic.
"Master, did I cross the thunder tribulation?"
"What do you think? If you hadn't, would you still be lying here?" Leng Feiyan rolled her eyes at him, amused.
"Did I make it through on my own? Or did I need Master's help again?" Lin Jichen asked again.
Leng Feiyan smiled and replied, "You made it through on your own. I didn't intervene. You did very well, really well."
Lin Jichen breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally made it through on his own.
If he had relied on Leng Feiyan's help again, the next thunder tribulation would have been even more terrifying.
Now it should be fine. The upcoming thunder tribulations should return to normal and not be so abnormal.
"Thanks to Master's excellent teaching. If it weren't for Master watching over me, giving me immense encouragement and courage, I definitely wouldn't have made it." Lin Jichen began to flatter.
But Leng Feiyan didn't fall for it and started to chase him out.
"Since you're awake, get down quickly."
Seeing Lin Jichen lying on her bed, especially with his bare torso, she felt increasingly uncomfortable now that he was awake.
Especially when she saw him hugging her quilt and secretly sniffing it, she couldn't sit still any longer.
When Lin Jichen heard Leng Feiyan asking him to get out of bed, he immediately began to act.
"Master, I still feel a bit unwell, my head is dizzy. Oh no, it's getting worse. I need to sleep a bit more. Goodnight, Master."
After saying that, Lin Jichen closed his eyes and started snoring lightly.
Leng Feiyan was both amused and annoyed, her jade hand brushing her hair, a smile playing at her lips, but she said nothing, quietly watching Lin Jichen's performance.
Just when Lin Jichen thought he had successfully fooled her, he suddenly found himself flying out of the bed, landing on the ground with a thud.
"Ouch!" Lin Jichen stood up, rubbing his butt, and said to Leng Feiyan with a pout, "Master, can't I sleep a bit longer?"
Leng Feiyan gave him a charming glare and scolded, "If you want to sleep, go back to your own place!"
Lin Jichen shrugged. It seemed his master’s bed experience card had expired. He hadn't slept enough yet.
If Master joined, it would be even better... cough cough...