Chapter 390: 205

Translator: 549690339

Logan was not a fool, naturally seeing the delay tactics of the Lord. Claiming to be ‘considering’ his proposal was nothing more than buying time until the terrifying tribulation of thunder had passed so he wouldn’t have to fulfill his promise.

Therefore, Logan continued, “Lord, please do me this favor. After all, you owe me a debt of gratitude. Besides, it will only require disabling the defenses for about three minutes which won’t put the Capital City at any significant risk.”

With the Lord, a dominant figure, sitting in the center of the city, the Capital City could not be destroyed unless it was by a powerful figure from the Holy See. However, the existence of such a powerful being from the Holy See was already something of a legend. Hence, many people assumed that there was no such powerful being in the world anymore.

“Alright, since you insist. I will make an exception this time and disable the defensive array for three minutes. Under this terrifying tribulation of thunder, most people won’t dare to come anyway, for fear of being implicated in the aftermath.”

The Lord nodded, fully aware that without Logan’s help, it would have been too difficult to deal with the Grand Elder on his own. The Grand Elder had continued to grow in power and there seemed to be an inevitable battle looming in which the Lord hardly held any hope of winning. A victory, even if managed, would prove devastating to his territory.

Following this, he cast a spell, and the Capital City’s Defensive Array disappeared instantly. The terrifying tribulation of thunder in the sky then struck the city without resistance. The waves of power it unleashed seeming to threaten the very existence of the city.

At that moment, Ba Ke Yun flew into the sky, volunteering to take on the attack himself. His eyes carried no hint of cowardice or fear as he seemed to be entering a deadly contest with the tribulation of thunder. This magnificent defiance left everyone in awe, turning him into a spectacle for the entire city.

To the public, the tribulation of thunder was a formidable, untouchable presence that could annihilate everything in its wake. No cultivator ever dared to confront it during their cultivation breakthrough. Yet, now, Ba Ke Yun was openly challenging this nightmare of the public. Did he not fear complete annihilation of body and soul?

The Lord, too, was surprised and he shot a glance towards Logan. “I can see why he serves as your guard. His courage is truly extraordinary, and he reminds me of you. If he succeeds in entering the Throne Realm, his potential will be unlimited.”

If this had been earlier, the Lord might have simply admired Logan’s tactical brilliance. However, now, he couldn’t deny the power that Logan held. After all, Logan had slain a Throne Realm cultivator, wouldn’t his subordinate stack up just as favorably?

While there were more than fifty Throne Realm cultivators under the Lord’s command, Logan and Ba Ke Yun were evidently on another level. If Ba Ke Yun managed to successfully overcome the tribulation, his strength would increase tenfold. His combat power would no longer be comparable to an ordinary Throne Realm cultivator.

Logan simply smiled, thinking to himself that he certainly hadn’t misjudged Ba Ke Yun. However, Ba Ke Yun’s success was yet to be seen. All they could do at the moment was witness the horrifying thunderstorm exploding over him, causing visible pain and struggle.

But Ba Ke Yun was holding on. He bellowed out to the heavens, “This is the path of cultivation. Regardless of how terrifying this tribulation is, I stand here today determined not to back down. I will either ascend to the top of the Throne Realm, or let this tribulation completely annihilate me!”

The tribulation seemed enraged. The thunderclouds expanded, covering the entire sky. The previously blood-red sky now seemed pitch black, as the terrifying lightning absorbed countless laws, sanctioned by heaven and earth to punish Ba Ke Yun.

Ba Ke Yun stood firm once again. He was no longer unharmed as before. Now, he was covered in injuries, his body swaying weakly in mid-air, seemingly on the brink of passing out. The only thing keeping him upright was his sheer willpower. Not many could stand up to the tribulation like this.

The Lord admired his tenacity, but shook his head. “It’s remarkable he lasted this long. When I faced such a tribulation myself, I barely managed to sustain as much as he has now. The final blow, however, was just impossible to withstand. If Ba Ke Yun remains stubborn, he might lose his soul.”

“Not necessarily. The final blow carries the burden of cleansing the tribulation. If it is successfully withstood, it will bear many benefits. I trust my ability to judge people. Ba Ke Yun certainly has the potential to reach the Throne Realm.”

Logan had a confident and unwavering glint in his eye as he said, “Lord, just you wait and see. Perhaps after today, all the cultivators in the city will choose to face their tribulations without relying on auxiliary methods. After all, every cultivator wants to be baptized by the lightning tribulation.”

“It might indeed start a new era,” the Lord didn’t object. Looking around, he saw that no one challenged the tribulation directly, it was just too difficult. One out of a million tried to face the tribulation directly, only those with terrifying talents dared to do so, and Ba Ke Yun, although talented in cultivation, was not exceptional compared to other geniuses.

Ba Ke Yun was not Logan. If Logan were the one to undergo the tribulation, the Lord might have had some expectations, since Logan was no stranger to creating miracles. However, a simple subordinate was nothing much to him. Despite carrying some of Logan’s qualities, he was not Logan, was he?

Logan remained silent, focusing closely on Ba Ke Yun instead. The thunderclouds in the sky rolled ominously, releasing waves of terrifying pressure. It was as if mocking the ground below, showing how ludicrous their earlier defiance was.

Ba Ke Yun remained poised but he knew reckless courage alone was not enough for success. He had already pulled through two strikes, and now, he needed to make the most of this final moment. During half a month of seclusion, he had been preparing for this very moment.

He wanted to use this final thunderbolt to activate all the medicinal power in his body, and let the tribulation cleanse his body together so as to forge his formidable Throne Realm physique. By then, his battle power would multiply and he would be able to fight many Throne Realm cultivators at once.

The final thunderbolt was incredibly forceful, like a giant column of light engulfing the entire city. At this point, even the Lord had to furrow his brow, contemplating his next move. If Ba Ke Yun failed to withstand the blow, the entire city would be destroyed in an instant.

The Lord was well aware of the destructive power of the divine thunder. However, if he activated the Defensive Array, he would violate his promise to Logan and spell the end of Ba Ke Yun’s tribulation.

After a few moments of consideration, the Lord decided not to activate the Defensive Array. He wanted to see the final outcome. If Ba Ke Yun succeeded, it would be a historic moment.

When the divine thunder struck Ba Ke Yun, the world seemed to turn upside down. The aftershocks caused significant damage, appearing like a desert storm wave, causing discomfort for the surrounding crowd.

The Lord quickly cast a spell, creating a barrier to shield the city from the aftershocks. Logan, however, was watching intently, praying in his heart that Ba Ke Yun would succeed.