Rumble...
After another period of time, vast amounts of tribulation lightning suddenly manifested above the space where Ye Yunfei was located. Dark clouds roiled, and thunder flashed ominously.
"Time to break through!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel immense joy. If he could succeed in this breakthrough, he would become an Earth Immortal! Being an Earth Immortal meant ranking among the most elite powerhouses in this expanse of space and time.
Ye Yunfei was confident that if he became an Earth Immortal, he could easily handle most Earth Immortals in these parts.
"The Master is preparing to undergo tribulation and break through to the Earth Immortal Realm!"
Hu Miao, who was currently piloting the ship forward, suddenly noticed the dense accumulation of tribulation lightning above the vessel and couldn't suppress her elation.
Shoo!
Ye Yunfei emerged from the Phantom Tower, shot out of the ship, and stood beneath the billowing tribulation lightning.
"Master, we'll safeguard your breakthrough!"
Hu Miao also rushed out of the ship and spoke up.
Following that, Huang Shang, Hun Lao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and the Bloodline Avatar all appeared one after another, taking up positions at a distance, encircling Ye Yunfei.
Simultaneously, the Heart-Devouring Demon Ye Yunfei had subdued not long ago also appeared, intending to protect him during the breakthrough.
"Are there any of your kin nearby?"
Ye Yunfei transmitted a question to the Heart-Devouring Demon via Sound Transmission. He knew breaking through to become an Earth Immortal was a significant and difficult undertaking. Many living beings who faced the Earth Immortal Tribulation had their bodies and souls erased to dust, their efforts coming to naught. Although Ye Yunfei was confident in himself, having guardians during the process was advisable.
"Master, I currently do not sense any of my kin nearby. However, an Earth Immortal-level heavenly tribulation is no small matter. The commotion it creates is immense, and the tribulation energy it releases is sure to be vast. It's very likely to attract my kin," the Heart-Devouring Demon replied.
"But rest assured, Master, I will protect you. If I discover any of my kind trying to sabotage your breakthrough, I will do everything in my power to stop them. I guarantee you will succeed in overcoming this tribulation," the demon added. As an Earth Immortal-level entity, it was quite confident in its abilities.
"Very well. Notify me immediately if anything arises."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei nodded.
Rumble...
Then, Ye Yunfei began to undergo the tribulation. Magnificent bolts of lightning, like dazzling waterfalls, cascaded down with a terrifying aura.
Ye Yunfei released the Thunder Beast to stand beside him, devouring the incessant bolts of tribulation lightning striking down from on high.
"The Earth Immortal Tribulation is indeed formidable."
Seeing the constant barrage of thick lightning bolts, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown. Even with the Thunder Beast's assistance and his own superior physical body—which had never feared lightning tribulations before—the Earth Immortal Tribulation was genuinely terrifying. Rolling waves of thunder like a sea surged towards him, threatening to engulf him.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei resembled a lone leaf boat tossed, lifted, and swayed in the dreadful sea of lightning, seemingly on the verge of being destroyed at any moment. Even his body began to be marred by shocking blood trails left by the lightning strikes. This was the first time since his rebirth that Ye Yunfei had encountered a heavenly tribulation of such power, and the first time he had been injured during one—though only minor wounds.
The difficulty of breaking through to become an Earth Immortal was tremendous. Advancing from a True Immortal to an Earth Immortal represented a crucial threshold. Once successfully crossed, one essentially stepped into another level of existence.
Ye Yunfei, of course, had known this for a long time and was mentally prepared. Facing the terrifyingly powerful tribulation, Ye Yunfei lifted his head and let out a long cry. He began deploying various techniques and martial skills while simultaneously activating a large number of Earth Immortal-level magical treasures to resist the heavenly tribulation.
Just as Ye Yunfei was undergoing the tribulation, dozens of black-robed figures suddenly appeared in the distant Chaotic Void.
"Finally, we've found that kid! He's actually undergoing a tribulation. It seems to be the lightning tribulation for advancing to the Earth Immortal Realm. At such a tender age, he's already attempting to become an Earth Immortal? His talent is truly monstrous. We absolutely cannot allow this kid to live any longer," one black-robed figure said coldly, his sharp gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei from afar.
"Hehe... He's in the middle of his tribulation. This is the best opportunity to deal with him. How about this: we disrupt his tribulation first, cause his breakthrough to fail, and then kill him," another black-robed figure suggested with a cold chuckle.
"Good idea. I once accidentally acquired a treasure called the Veil of Heaven. It can instantly envelop a large area of space, cutting off that space's connection to the surrounding Great Dao of heaven and earth. If a living being is undergoing tribulation within that space, it will directly sever their tribulation, causing their efforts to fail and even subjecting them to a backlash.
"Hehe... Let me test this treasure's power now. First, I'll sever that kid's tribulation and make him suffer a backlash. Then we'll deal with him," yet another black-robed figure added with a sinister laugh.
"Oh, there's really such a treasure? Take it out quickly so we can see it," the other black-robed figures, intrigued, urged one after another.
"Hehe... That kid's expression will surely be a sight to behold when his tribulation is severed and he realizes his breakthrough has failed. I'm actually looking forward to seeing it, haha..." The black-robed figures exchanged Sound Transmission laughter.
The next moment.
The black-robed figure who had spoken took out a piece of cloth emitting a frigid aura, about the size of an adult's palm.
Hum!
The black-robed figure tossed the cloth out with a flick of his hand. It flew through the air, continuously expanding, instantly covering a vast expanse of space and spewing out towering black mist that sealed the area.
As the cloth piece continued to expand, this part of the Chaotic Void seemed to transform into a desolate world devoid of vitality.
"What's happening?"
Ye Yunfei, who was still enduring the tribulation, suddenly discovered with shock that his heavenly tribulation seemed about to be interrupted, on the verge of being cut short.
He strained his senses but felt his connection to the tribulation lightning above being severed.
"Hehe... Kid, trying to advance to the Earth Immortal Realm at such a young age. Your aptitude isn't bad. However, with me here, you won't succeed in your tribulation. You have no chance of breaking through to become an Earth Immortal."
A cold, sinister laughter suddenly rang out.
Then, a black-robed figure suddenly appeared, walking over step by step.
"Master, it's bad! An Earth Immortal expert is approaching. He looks like an Earth Immortal from the Dark Faction. His strength is at least that of an Advanced Earth Immortal!" Hu Miao suddenly transmitted urgently to Ye Yunfei, who was still immersed in his tribulation.
"It's not just one. There are at least twenty or more, all with formidable strength. Ye Yunfei, these Earth Immortal experts from the Dark Faction have definitely come specifically for you," Hun Lao exclaimed in alarm.
"Ye Yunfei! Your Earth Immortal Tribulation... it seems to have been forcibly interrupted by a piece of cloth! That cloth is an extremely advanced spatial treasure!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also cried out.