I alone am the Honoured One!

576  The Heaven sent child [2]

Yao Jing's voice trembled as she muttered, "T-Tian'er…" Her confident smirk from earlier vanished, replaced by deep concern.

She gripped the edge of the railing in the podium, and her mind raced, 'He's really breaking through right now?! In the middle of the arena, without any preparation?! What was he thinking?!'

Despite her worry, a flicker of pride remained in her heart. Only someone as monstrous as Zhao Tian could push his cultivation to such extremes under these circumstances. The storm above continued to swell, the vortex growing darker and more menacing.

The once-muted rumble of thunder erupted into a deafening crack, sending shockwaves through the air.

Lightning flashed within the clouds, illuminating the arena in brief bursts of golden-white light. The energy in the atmosphere grew denser, pressing down on everyone present like an invisible hand. Xu Guangjing clicked his tongue in irritation, his scowl deepening. "This brat… Does he have no sense? Does he even realize the danger he's in?"

Yan Zijin's gaze remained calm but sharp as she folded her arms and looked at Zhao Tian "This isn't recklessness," she said quietly, her voice carrying a note of respect.

"It's a necessity. His body couldn't hold back the breakthrough any longer." Yao Jing hurriedly turned to Ji Shuang "Sister Shuang, we need to-"

"Interfere?" Ji Shuang uttered with a soft sigh.

"You know as well as I do that we can't. Heavenly Tribulations are a test from the heavens themselves. No one can intervene." Yao Jing bit her lip, frustration and worry swirling in her chest and she knew Ji Shuang was right, but that didn't stop her from wanting to rush down to the arena and protect her disciple.

In the stands, Velnorah's crimson eyes sparkled with delight as she watched Zhao Tian stand amidst the growing storm.

The overwhelming power radiating from him sent shivers down her spine, and her lips curled into a wide, playful smile.

"Hubby…" she murmured, her voice tinged with pride and amusement.

"You never fail to surprise me. Truly, you're a man worthy of my attention."

Li Jia's eyes shook in terror looking at the looming storm...

Everyone knows about the heavenly tribulation, as it's an important part of one's cultivation.

And it's not easy.. as some might even die during it.

Appropriate preparations should be done before breaking through into the Heavenly Tribulation stage.

Formations were set to diffuse the intensity of the lightning. Temporary body-enhancing pills and healing elixirs were consumed to mitigate damage and aid recovery. What Zhao Tian was doing now, in the middle of a public arena with no safeguards, no resources, and no plan, was pure recklessness. Qi Nue and Qi Xue were also panicked to see the swirling storms above Zhao Tian's head.

"Little Brother is breaking through?"

Qi Nue couldn't even manage a response and her eyes were glued to Zhao Tian, her fingers trembling as she gripped the edge of her seat.

The dark storm clouds churned and rumbled above, their golden-white flashes illuminating Zhao Tian's figure like a divine trial descending upon him.

"Why would he do this now?" Qi Nue finally whispered, her voice barely audible.

...

Back in the arena, Zhao Tian's gaze condensed, feeling the oppressive force of the Heavens.

With a slight flick of his fingers, the ice particles encasing Rei Wian's battered form dissolved, releasing him from their hold. Reaching down, Zhao Tian grabbed Rei Wian by the collar of his torn robe and effortlessly lifted him into the air. Without a word, he hurled him out of the arena with a powerful motion. BAM! Rei Wian's body hit the ground with a dull thud, sliding several feet across the stone floor before coming to a stop. *woosh* A sudden gust of wind swept through the shattered arena, causing Zhao Tian to squint and turn his head.

Standing on the ruined platform beside him was Yao Jing, her robes fluttering violently in the storm's currents.

"Master?"

Yao Jing hurried toward him, her eyes brimming with uncontrolled panic and her hands trembled as she grabbed his arm.

"What are you doing, idiot?!" she snapped, her usual composed demeanor completely gone.

"Why would you break through now of all times?! Have you lost your mind?"

Zhao Tian's brows furrowed slightly, but he let her vent. "No preparations," Yao Jing continued, her voice growing louder as she pointed at the swirling storm clouds.

"No formations to reduce the intensity of the Heavenly Lightning, no body-enhancing pills, no healing elixirs—nothing!" She clenched her fists, shaking with frustration.

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

Zhao Tian's gaze remained steady as he glanced upward at the darkened sky.

The storm was growing even more menacing, the golden-white lightning crackling louder with each passing moment.

The oppressive energy was now almost tangible, radiating across the arena like a suffocating wave.

"You idiot," Yao Jing muttered, her voice lowering as panic seeped into her tone.

"Leave the arena right now. Do you hear me? Get out of here before the tribulation begins!"

Looking at her, Zhao Tian shook his head "You need to leave the arena right now, you know you should not intervene during a heavenly tribulation."

Yao Jing flinched at his words, her lips trembling and she knew he was right.

Once a Heavenly Tribulation descended, there was no escaping it.

To flee was to invite greater wrath and certain death. *RUMBLE*

Another deafening crack of thunder echoed through the sky, and both Zhao Tian and Yao Jing instinctively looked upward. The vortex of storm clouds churned violently, and streaks of golden lightning began to converge, forming an enormous bolt that seemed to hang ominously above the arena. Yao Jing's breath hitched as she sensed the overwhelming energy in the air.

Her eyes widened, and a cold sweat ran down her back. "And Tian'er…" she said, her voice trembling.

"This tribulation… it doesn't feel normal. They seem more powerful than the tribulations I have faced and seen before."

Huh? Hearing this, Zhao Tian's eyes narrowed 'Is the Heavens targeting me because I am the Honoured One?'

Another rumble of thunder roared through the sky, louder and more menacing than before.

The tribulation was nearing its peak, and the first bolt of lightning was moments away from descending. "Master, Step back." Zhao Tian said, his voice firm yet gentle

Yao Jing hesitated, her gaze flickering between him and the storm as she clenched her fists tightly, then slowly took a step back.

"Fine," she said through gritted teeth.

"But if you die, I'll never forgive you."

Zhao Tian chuckled softly, his gaze returning to the sky. "Don't worry. I'm not planning to die today."

*RUMBLE*

As the first streak of golden lightning descended with a deafening roar, Zhao Tian raised his hand, ready to face the wrath of the heavens head-on.

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