Chapter 197

Boom!

In that instant, the strongest Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Tribulation finally descended.

It was as thick as three or four water barrels, completely engulfing both the Puppet and Xu Chen.

Thus, in that moment, Xu Chen and the Puppet were utterly submerged, all their qi vanishing without a trace.

Di Zhentian was ecstatic—this brat was finally dead.

But the next second, Di Zhentian's smile froze solid.

For he heard Xu Chen's voice coming from within the lightning: "I've never felt this refreshed in my life—I feel reborn.

At this moment, my Ninth Grade power will be unbound—let me ascend." The next second, Xu Chen's Mystic Jade Battle Armor, his flesh, and the Gu Poison Puppet all surged simultaneously.

In an instant, a small portion of the immense, terrifying lightning was absorbed by Xu Chen.

Then came another portion, then half, finally the majority.

After fifteen minutes, all the lightning had been absorbed by Xu Chen, and the dark clouds vanished completely.

Boom!

Xu Chen's flesh qi surged directly from Eighth Grade Perfection to Ninth Grade Initial Stage.

His Mystic Jade Battle Armor also reached Ninth Grade Initial Stage qi.

Even the Heavenly Dao Puppet broke through Eighth Grade, surging to Ninth Grade.

All three emitted terrifying qi, nearly shattering the entire Yanwuchang.

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

Everyone who witnessed this drew a sharp breath, stunned speechless.

For those who survive a Heavenly Tribulation are already exceedingly rare in the world.

And the only one bold enough to challenge the Heavenly Dao, to seek breakthrough within the Heavenly Tribulation, is Xu Chen alone.

This Xu Chen is utterly insane!

Finally, Xu Chen appeared before the crowd.

He was covered in bruised blood, utterly horrific.

After all, though he had ascended, he could not have escaped unscathed within the lightning.

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

Many female leads cried out: "Are you alright?"

Xu Chen smiled, and countless pale green Spiritual Qi frantically repaired his body.

Soon, Xu Chen stood again, grinning: "Of course I'm fine—just need some rest."

"I won't be competing in the final match." With that, Xu Chen flickered slightly and returned to the Empress's side.

The Empress said nothing, immediately pulling Xu Chen beside the vast throne, tenderly wiping his sweat with a pained expression.

"How foolish you are—every time you provoke the Heavenly Dao, do you know how much it breaks my heart?" the Empress said, her eyes slightly red.

Xu Chen laughed: "It's fine—this Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Tribulation came at the perfect time; the energy was too abundant." The Empress gritted her teeth: "Then lie still and don't move—I'll heal you."

With that, the Empress carefully tended to Xu Chen under the gaze of the crowd.

On the other side, Di Zhentian clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead.

You bastard Xu Chen, I'll kill you someday.

Thinking this, he glanced at a shadowy youth beside him, a smirk curling his lips.

This youth was the true, genuine trump card.

For this youth was a legendary Ninth Grade Perfection Array Master.

The Tianzun Dynasty had Ninth Grade Array Masters, but none of this caliber existed.

They were certain to win.

PS: Third chapter!!