With a loud explosion, countless thunder beasts launched their attacks, wood chips flying everywhere. Liu Ruyan's branches and roots shattered, but she managed to withstand the attack.
Liu Ruyan bought the Dragonblood Legion a precious chance to catch their breath. When the willow branch shattered, the formation was already set up.
"Kill."
Meng Qi, Chu Yao, Tang Wan'er, Ye Zhiqiu, Xiao Yun, and others attacked together, taking advantage of the moment when the thunder beasts had just unleashed their first strike to launch a strong counterattack.
"Puff puff puff... Everyone
joined forces and concentrated their strength. A torrent pierced through the void, annihilating all the thunder beasts along the line, leaving a huge hole in the void.
As soon as the large hole appeared, Guo Ran was about to give the order. The Dragonblood Army formed a united formation to attack, coordinating with Mengqi and the others' assault to charge into the cave, giving the thunder beasts no chance to catch their breath.
But just as Guo Ran was about to shout the command, it was as if his throat had been cut by a blade—he didn't make a sound, because through the large hole, he saw a massive figure.
It was a gigantic divine bird, its eyes like golden lamps. Through the large hole, you could see its eyes. In that instant, the Dragonblood warriors felt their hearts skip a beat—they were locked onto by a terrifying aura.
"What kind of monster is this?"
The powerful spectators watching from afar were all stunned, staring at the divine bird that traveled ten thousand miles, feeling a chill run down their spines.
They had already advanced to the Fusion Heaven Realm, but facing that divine bird, they felt as insignificant as ants. This heavenly tribulation was terrifying, leaving no way for anyone to survive.
"A demon king-level beast, and it's at the Fusion Heaven Realm." Long Chen was also startled. He had slain demon kings before and knew their aura.
However, this demon king-level thunder beast exuded an even more terrifying aura—it could be called an Emperor Miao-level demon king.
"This time I'm really in trouble. Even the Dragonblood Legion's heavenly tribulation is so terrifying. I can't even imagine your tribulation. Of course, I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm just telling you not to let your guard down." Dragonbone Xie Yue hurriedly explained halfway through his sentence.
"No matter how strong the tribulation is, I'm not afraid. If I don't have that bit of confidence, why would I be a Nine-Star successor?" Long Chen said calmly. He was already used to heavenly tribulations.
Ever since the Blood Condensation Realm, every heavenly tribulation has been meant to kill him, yet he's still alive and well. Long Chen wasn't very afraid of the heavenly tribulation.
However, with the appearance of that terrifying thunder beast, Long Chen was somewhat worried. If no one could withstand it, he would have no choice but to intervene. That would mean his tribulation would start early, and he wondered if there would be any negative consequences.
"Damn it, brothers, help me, I'll take it down."
Guo Ran suddenly shouted, clad in battle armor. At this moment, he no longer cared about absorbing more thunder power; all they needed to do was kill that terrifying divine bird, and their tribulation would be complete.
"Dragonblood Cross Slash!"
Guo Ran roared, crossing his blades. Endless power surged from behind him, and a massive 'cross' shot out. This was a strike that fused all the power of the Dragonblood warriors, who gave all their strength to Guo Ran.
"Rumble rumble... The
cross swept through the void, the Heavenly Dao roared, and space shook along the way. Any thunder beast struck by the cross shattered one after another.
A single strike gathering the power of over twelve thousand Dragonblood warriors could destroy heaven and earth. Those Emperor Sprout-level thunder beasts were instantly shattered.
Just as the cross was about to strike the divine bird, it suddenly spread its wings, lightning soaring for miles. Its whole body trembled, and a figure identical to itself flew out of it, breaking free and crashing into the cross.
"What?"
"What kind of divine ability is this?"
Guo Ran and the others were shocked. Amid everyone's astonished gazes, the divine bird seemed to have shed a clone.
With a loud explosion, the cross slashed the divine bird's avatar. With a thunderous explosion, lightning surged, covering the sky and shattering the clouds in all directions.
Endless lightning turned into waves for thousands of miles, surging toward the Dragonblood Legion. The Dragonblood Legion was like a small boat in a raging sea, shaken by the waves, feeling intense pain all over their bodies, as if billions of steel needles were stabbing their bodies.
"Be careful, this thunder is divine thunder." Long Chen shouted loudly.
The true body of this divine bird was entirely made of pure divine thunder, completely different from the previous thunder beasts. The power of the divine thunder was so intense that even the Dragonblood warriors felt extremely uncomfortable.
The thunder dragon moved, charging into the sea of lightning and enveloping Meng Qi, Dong Mingyu, Qu Jianying, Li Tianxuan, and the rest of the medical team soldiers.
Their bodies couldn't withstand the direct impact of the divine thunder, so with its protection, it provided a buffer, allowing them to absorb it slowly, making things much easier.
Suddenly, the divine bird let out a cry, its rolling roar echoing through the world. Its wings trembled as it leapt in front of the Dragonblood Legion, its wings like a blade splitting heaven, striking down toward them.
In front of those massive wings, the Dragonblood Legion seemed so insignificant. Guo Ran shouted, and everyone formed a defensive formation.
"Boom!"
As soon as the defensive formation was formed, it was shattered. The Dragonblood warriors spat blood, even their internal organs shattered.
At this moment, the sky was filled with divine thunder, and the medical soldiers' healing techniques were blocked, making it impossible to heal them in time.
That divine bird was terrifying; no one could resist it. This was the first time the Dragonblood Legion had encountered such a terrifying heavenly tribulation.
"Buzz!"
At that moment, the divine bird struck down again. If this strike had landed, the Dragonblood Legion would have been unable to withstand it.
"Beast, do you have the right to act arrogantly here?"
The old man shouted angrily, and suddenly his white hair stood on end. His fury surged like a war god descending, wielding the Heaven-Splitting Blade to tear through the heavenly wall.
"Ninth Form of Heaven-Opening!"
The old man roared angrily, like thunder exploding. A blade roared forward, and in that instant, the sky was split open, slashing heavily into the divine bird.
"Boom!"
The terrifying divine bird was shattered by the old man's blade, transforming into countless divine talismans that surged toward the Dragon Blood Legion.
"Pfft!"
After the old man slashed, blood gushed out wildly, and Long Chen grabbed him firmly.
"I'm fine. This divine bird is strange. Its attack power contains the will of another world, specifically targeting the human soul. If you encounter it, be extremely careful." The old man's face was a bit pale, but he still looked imposing and stood tall.
"Buzz!"
At that moment, the thunder dragon suddenly expanded rapidly, sealing the world with its body. The tribulation was over, the divine thunder was about to dissipate, and the thunder dragon sealed them, giving everyone more time to absorb the divine lightning while benefiting themselves.
With the divine bird dead, the will of the divine thunder vanished, transforming from a raging beast into a gentle sheep, left to be absorbed by them.
After
the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the divine thunder finally dissipated completely. The Dragonblood warriors' auras all changed completely, and at this moment, they entered the Heavenly Fusion Realm, merging with heaven and earth as one.
"Hahaha, we did it, we succeeded! Invaders from another world! From now on, you all will crawl at your grandpa Guo's feet, tremble."
Guo Ran raised his arm and cheered.