Chapter 137

"Boom!"

At that very instant, the most powerful Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Tribulation finally descended.

It was as large as three or four water buckets, completely engulfing both the puppet and Xu Chen.

Thus, in that split second, Xu Chen and the puppet were entirely submerged, and all their auras vanished completely.

Di Zhentian was overjoyed; this boy was finally dead.

Yet a second later, the smile on Di Zhentian's face suddenly froze.

For he heard a voice coming from within the thunder, Xu Chen's voice: "I have never felt this refreshed before; I feel as though I have been reborn.

At this moment, my Ninth-Rank power will be unbound, promoting me." A second later, Xu Chen's Black Jade Battle Armor, his physical body, and the Gu Poison Puppet exerted their strength simultaneously.

In just an instant, that massive, terrifying thunder was partially absorbed by Xu Chen.

Then came a portion, then half, and finally the majority.

After a quarter of an hour, all the thunder was completely absorbed by Xu Chen, and the dark clouds vanished entirely.

"Boom!"

Xu Chen's physical aura surged directly from Eighth-Rank Perfection to Ninth-Rank Early Stage.

His Black Jade Battle Armor also reached the aura of Ninth-Grade Early Stage.

Even that Heavenly Dao Puppet broke through the Eighth Rank in one go, surging to the Ninth Rank.

All three simultaneously emitted a terrifying aura, nearly exploding the entire training ground.

At this moment, Xu Chen once again became the center of attention.

Everyone who witnessed this scene gasped in shock, stunned on the spot.

For surviving a heavenly tribulation was already rare in the world.

And daring to challenge the Heavenly Dao, even seeking breakthroughs within the tribulation, only Xu Chen had done so.

This Xu Chen is absolutely outrageous!

Finally, Xu Chen revealed himself before everyone.

They saw him covered in bruises, looking utterly miserable.

After all, even though he had promoted, he could not avoid injury within the thunder.

Although he had shouted loudly just now, it was merely for show.

The many female protagonists cried out, "Are you alright?"

Xu Chen smiled, as countless pale green threads of spiritual energy frantically repaired his body.

Soon, Xu Chen stood up again, smiling, "Naturally, I am fine; I just need some rest.

I will not participate in the final match." Having spoken, Xu Chen flashed slightly and returned to the side of the Empress.

Without a word, the Empress pulled Xu Chen to the side of the vast throne and, with a heart full of pity, wiped the sweat from his brow.

"Why are you so foolish? Every time you provoke the Heavenly Dao, do you know how much it pains me?" the Empress said, her eyes slightly red.

Xu Chen smiled, "It is fine; this Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Tribulation came at the right time; the energy was too abundant." The Empress gritted her teeth, "Then lie down and do not move; I will heal your injuries."

Having spoken, under the gaze of everyone, the Empress carefully tended to Xu Chen.

Over there, Di Zhentian watched, his fists clenched tight, veins bulging on his forehead.

Xu Chen, you bastard, I will kill you sooner or later.

Having thought this, he looked at a shadowy young man beside him, a smirk curling his lips.

This young man was truly the ultimate trump card.

For this young man was a legendary Ninth-Rank Perfection Array Master.

The Tianzun Imperial Court had Ninth-Rank Array Masters, but none of such a grade existed.

They were certain to win.

Soon, the extremely unwilling Di Zhentian began provoking Xu Chen again.

He sneered at Xu Chen and said, "Xu Chen, Empress, there is still one last match.

The one we are sending out is a ninth-grade perfect formation master named 'Guizhen'.

Heh, I suppose you don't have one. If you can't manage, why not surrender?"

At this moment, enjoying the shoulder massage the Empress was giving him, Xu Chen said indifferently, "Guizhen? Just an ant."

The youth named Guizhen slowly raised his cold eyes: "Calling me an ant, does that mean your formation skills are very strong?"

Xu Chen said, "To defeat you, I don't need to act. Fengshuang, go and compare with him.

You don't need to go all out; just defeat him." Bufengshuang nodded: "Alright."

After speaking, her body flickered slightly and she vanished from the spot.

When she reappeared, she was already on the martial arts field.

Guizhen followed closely behind and soon clasped his hands, asking, "May I ask the young lady's name?"

Bufengshuang said indifferently, "Bufengshuang. Your formations have some skill, but to me, they are insignificant."

She possessed the methods to set up various ancient great formations, along with her own understanding of formations from when she reached the Immortal Emperor realm.

Therefore, even at the same level, she was confident she could crush her opponent.

Guizhen narrowed his eyes slightly: "Young lady, your beauty captivates the nation. If I win today, will you come with me?"

Bufengshuang sneered disdainfully: "Then what if I win?"

Guizhen said, "From now on, Guizhen will obey whatever the young lady says."

Hearing this, Bufengshuang turned to look at Xu Chen: "Chen, are you interested in taking a servant?"

The crowd: Everyone's corners of their mouths twitched. Wait, why are you asking Xu Chen about your agreement with Guizhen?

They were numb. Could it be that Bufengshuang is also Xu Chen's woman?

Xu Chen said indifferently: "Not very interested. After all, he is only a ninth-grade formation master; the prestige is too low."

Guizhen's face instantly turned black.

Ninth-grade formation master prestige is too low?

Do you mean you want an Emperor-grade formation master as a servant?

He gritted his teeth and said, "Young lady Bufengshuang, may I ask what relationship you have with Xu Chen?"

Hearing this, Bufengshuang immediately looked at Xu Chen with deep affection and said firmly, "He is my man."

Guizhen: "..."

In that moment, Guizhen felt hurt.

Damn it, why is everything good-looking Xu Chen's!

The Empress is one thing, but Bufengshuang too?

Damn! Is there any justice left?

Veins bulged on Guizhen's forehead as he gritted his teeth: "If I win, you leave Xu Chen."

He had set his sights on Bufengshuang and was determined to take her.

Bufengshuang blinked, still looking at Xu Chen: "Chen, why don't you take this servant then? I don't know what conditions to set."

Her words implied that Guizhen would definitely lose.

Xu Chen thought for a moment: "Alright, then I'll reluctantly take him. We can replace him later when we meet someone stronger."

Guizhen: "..."

Guizhen couldn't take it anymore. Were they just acting like a husband and wife in harmony here?

You bastard, do you have any respect for me, Guizhen?

He said angrily: "Fine, since that's the case, if I lose, I will willingly become Xu Chen's servant forever." He was extremely confident in his formations and believed he could not lose.

After all, at this moment, he was only thirty years old.

A thirty-year-old ninth-grade perfect formation master was a monstrous existence.

Bufengshuang said boredly: "Don't waste time. Set up your strongest formation. If I break it, I win. How about that?"

Guizhen thought for a moment; this would indeed determine the winner.

So he nodded and said: "Fine, let's do it!"

After speaking, under everyone's gaze, he began to perform mysterious hand gestures, emitting formation patterns.

In an instant, streams of formation patterns struck the ground and the void.

— Author's Notes —

PS: Three chapters!!!