Heavenly Punishment...
If ordinary tribulations are a test, then the black tribulation lightning represents heavenly punishment.
Though the difference between tribulation and punishment is just one word, their meanings are worlds apart. Tribulations, though merciless, ultimately leave a glimmer of hope for the one undergoing them, while heavenly punishment is an absolute decree of death without respite.
Endless cold destruction and a sense of terror enveloped the entire world.
In the instant he was locked onto by that black lightning, the tribulation realm cultivator felt an icy chill enveloping his entire being, even his soul was completely frozen.
No, no!
Why?
Why was I targeted?
Why did the tribulation come for me? Aren't there other cultivators nearby undergoing tribulation?
The tribulation realm cultivator's pupils shrank to the size of pinpricks, filled with horror and confusion. Even a soulless warrior, devoid of emotions, felt an unprecedented fear growing wildly in his mind under this terrifying heavenly might.
Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heavenly punishment has descended.
The black tribulation light fell with the momentum to annihilate everything.
With his last glimpse of this scene, the tribulation realm cultivator desperately wanted to scream, to flee, but under that endless cold and terror, his body and will had been completely frozen, not even a finger could move.
Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The pitch-black heavenly punishment pierced through the earth, instantly obliterating the body and soul of the tribulation realm cultivator, leaving behind only desolation.
Heavenly punishment is destruction...
After that bolt of tribulation lightning fell, not only the target but the entire area also fell into complete death.
The vitality on the ground completely dissipated, turning dry and dark, and the forests rooted in this land withered and decayed at a visible speed...
“...”
Everyone witnessing this felt their hearts tremble.
However, the few great flame warriors in the life realm quickly grasped the situation; the captain responsible for restraining the target was already dead, and they had no chance of completing their mission, so they turned around to attempt a retreat.
They clearly understood that if they tried to escape together, they would likely be caught by Gu Shiyun, so the four of them split into four directions in their moment of flight—
But how could Fang Mingjing allow them to escape so easily?
Heavenly punishment clearly sensed his feelings, and in the next moment, the aura of destruction locked onto these warriors, completely freezing their souls in place.
“Mingjing?”
Gu Shiyun and Qing He didn't even react in time before they saw Fang Mingjing draw his sword, stepping closer to those few.
“It's okay.”
His youthful voice sounded behind the beautiful woman.
There was no killing intent, just a clarity, a very pure clarity.
A golden sun shadow appeared behind him.
Spiritual energy surged like solar flames, accompanied by a strong wave of heat, revealing a hint of distortion on the desolate and destroyed ground...
Boom... rumble rumble rumble...
The pitch-black tribulation lightning continued to roll in the sky.
Just as the young saint tightened his grip on the sword, a massive and terrifying aura descended from the tribulation clouds above, merging into his body before anyone could react.
“Mingjing!?”
Gu Shiyun's heart trembled.
But under her gaze, Fang Mingjing seemed to feel nothing unusual; only the golden sun behind him was rapidly turning black.
The black sun wheel still emitted an astonishing heat, but compared to before, it now carried a chilling and deathly silence.
The aura of destruction, akin to heavenly punishment, merged into the sun shadow...
After grasping the situation slightly, Fang Mingjing did not panic; he held the sword and swung it down at a nearby warrior.
Bang!
The sword blade shattered.
Along with it, the vision of everyone shattered as well.
When that sword fell, a scorching black torrent surged forth, obliterating everything in its path, followed by an aura that instilled terror.
Annihilation.
It could bring about destruction without reason; anything covered by that black torrent would meet its end.
The warrior's body withered in an instant, then shattered, and the overwhelming black aura detonated completely.
—Rumble rumble rumble rumble rumble rumble rumble rumble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The entire world felt as if it were shaking.
At this moment, there was not a hint of vitality in front of Fang Mingjing.
The black clouds of heavenly punishment dispersed,
And the sky cleared—
At this moment, Fang Mingjing no longer held a sword blade, and he smiled faintly.
The young saint looked up at the clear sky with his adorable face, then waved his small hand up and down, turning back to run towards his aunt Gu Shiyun.
“Mingjing...”
“I'm fine~!” he said cheerfully.
“That's good.”
The beautiful woman felt a heavy stone lift from her heart in an instant.
She sighed, both self-reproachful and affectionate, stroking his hair and picking him up.
“Let's continue on our way, Qing He.”
“Yes, Princess.”
The maid's expression turned serious.
...Fortunately, the carriage was undamaged.