Chapter 1191: A Meaningless Thunder Tribulation
Crackle!
When the first Thunder Tribulation descended, the entire sky above the Celestial Pill Department lit up as bright as daylight.
It made people wonder if the end of the world was coming, whether this place would soon be flattened.
But of course, that wouldn’t be the case.
The Celestial Dao Thunder Tribulation is extremely precise, no matter how grandly it blares, it wouldn’t destroy even a blade of grass or tree surrounding it.
It will only lock onto the sole intended target.
The pale thunder tribulation struck accurately onto Sect Leader Jiang, engulfing his entire silhouette within.
"Why is it so sudden?"
The Emperor Pill Masters observing below were exclaiming in shock.
"No!"
"This is just too much, isn’t it?"
"Emperor Jiang Yin hasn’t made any preparations yet!"
"What is the Divine Thunder Bureau up to?"
They were still unaware of the vendetta between the Divine Thunder Bureau and Jiang Cheng.
Only Yan Yi on the side revealed a knowing smile.
It seems the Divine Thunder Bureau indeed intends to manipulate the Thunder Tribulation.
Of course, having killed their people, how could there be no revenge?
The aftermath of the first thunder tribulation gradually dispersed, Jiang Cheng’s figure reappeared before the crowd.
Couldn’t say he passed through it safely, but rather at a level where he didn’t lose a single hair.
Basically, it was as if nothing had happened.
No way around it, both his combat power and physique are at a BUG-level, vastly exceeding the normal strength of a Celestial Venerable Realm.
If this thunder tribulation could harm him, it would be bizarre.
"Haha, it’s nothing!"
"Sect Leader Jiang is mighty!"
"No wonder he’s our Elder Jiang!"
The Pill Masters below in the Celestial Pill Department cheered like they had won a great battle.
While the Thunder Master Immortal Official above was completely dumbfounded.
Though it was only the first thunder tribulation, it was still a thunder tribulation!
After striking, not even a single hair was broken, not even a bit of skin.
The most important thing was that Jiang Cheng didn’t use any Secret Treasure or Magical Treasure, nor wore armor.
In other words, he made no defense.
This was a bit too much, wasn’t it?
"Damn it, he can actually withstand it so well?"
The Thunder Master Immortal Official felt as if his profession was being challenged.
"Continue!"
"Quick, quick, quick!"
The two auxiliary Thunder Attraction Immortal Officials naturally hesitated not at all, once again urging on the thunder tribulation.
Crackle!
The second thunder tribulation crashed down.
The people below at the Celestial Pill Department were astonished once more.
"How come the second one is here so quickly?"
"Isn’t there supposed to be the waiting time of an incense stick?"
"That was just in a matter of a few words!"
In normal thunder tribulations, indeed there would be a break between each two, considered as breathing space given by the Heavenly Dao to the tribulation-crosser.
But now, those three above were determined to demand Sect Leader Jiang’s life, how could they give this opportunity?
Boom!
The second thunder tribulation precisely struck atop Jiang Cheng’s head.
Once again he was enveloped by endless lightning.
As thunder tribulations go, each would be stronger than the last, and this second one’s might was twice as powerful as the first.
But for Jiang Cheng, it was just child’s play.
He still remained unharmed.
No longer waiting for the Thunder Master Immortal Official to give orders, the third thunder tribulation immediately descended from above!
Boom!
Even more violent electric light exploded upon Jiang Cheng.
Brother Cheng neither dodged nor avoided; after all, it was unavoidable.
He even placed his hands behind his back, looking at the distant sky at a 45-degree angle, a countenance contemplating life...
And the watching Pill Masters had already started cheering once again.
"Hahaha, that’s enough!"
"Through three realms, we’re safe now!"
"As expected of our Chief, look at that indifferent posture, how graceful!"
"Of course, I’ve always said mere thunder tribulation is nothing before Sect Leader Jiang."
They are so excited for a reason.
Celestial Venerable Thunder Tribulation has a total of seven strikes; if controlled by the Heavenly Dao, all seven would descend.
Whereas if controlled by the Divine Thunder Bureau, they would generally symbolically drop three before ending.
So in their view, this thunder tribulation has concluded.
However, the three Immortal Officials from the Divine Thunder Bureau above certainly didn’t see it that way.
How could they stop now?
"Continue, continue!"
"Strike him dead!"
Crackle!
The more powerful fourth thunder tribulation crashed down mightily.
In an instant, Jiang Cheng was engulfed once again.
"Why is there more?"
"No..."
"What is the Divine Thunder Bureau aiming to do?"
"This is against the rules!"
"The fourth strike is truly deadly!"
The first three thunder tribulations can be survived by anyone who has normally cultivated to Celestial Venerable.
Though some with weaker foundations might fare poorly, possibly injured.
Starting from the fourth one, things become uncertain.
Had previous thunder tribulations at the Celestial Pill Department also reached the fourth strike, a third less would be alive now.
After all, Pill Masters primarily don’t focus their energies on power and combat prowess.
However, their worries were clearly unwarranted.
When the fourth thunder tribulation passed, Jiang Cheng was no longer in the posture of hands behind his back.
Because there was now a cigarette in his hand.
A slender wreath of smoke, seemingly just lit.
This guy puffed a smoke ring and casually quipped.
"The fire from this thunder tribulation is just right, just enough to light up my cig."
No choice but to show off, it’s already bone-deep in him.
Unfortunately, those around had no idea what that thing was, missing the essence of his posturing.
The Celestial Pill Department’s crowd was at ease once more, while the Thunder Master Immortal Official above was utterly astonished.
"Still unharmed, how is this possible?"
The other two sharp-eyed Immortal Officials immediately noticed the cigarette in Brother Cheng’s hand.
"What is that in his hand?"
"Although only two inches long, the smoke wafting from it seems extraordinary!"
"Looks somewhat like the Trust Incense..."
The Thunder Supreme immediately came to a conclusion.
"Secret Treasure! It’s definitely a top-notch defensive Secret Treasure!"
"I knew it; how could he be unharmed without using any treasure for protection!"
"So it’s a hidden Secret Treasure!"
"What kind of Secret Treasure is it? So magical?"
"Forget about what Secret Treasure it is, continue striking with lightning!"
"Yes!"
The three immediately puffed and panted, directing the thunder tribulation below.
Soon, the fifth and sixth thunder tribulations quickly struck the top of Brother Cheng’s head.
For those surrounding Pill Masters, such thunder tribulations were enough to frighten them to death, inducing a sense of imminent doom.
But to Jiang Cheng, it was just an itch.
He even deliberately spared a bit of his energy when the thunder tribulation fell, to create a small protective shield at the tip of his right finger.
In order to prevent that cigarette from being blasted to ash by the thunder tribulation.
Standing leisurely amidst the endless sea of lightning, he was far too lazy to even move his feet.
On the side, Yan Yi was also somewhat dumbfounded.
Others couldn’t tell, but she could.
What Jiang Cheng held was not a Secret Treasure at all, just worthless, filthy mortal objects.
Back when he and the Three-Eyed Tiger were puffing smoke, Yan Yi had witnessed it from the side.
"Celestial Venerable’s thunder tribulation has no effect on him."
"Hope the Divine Thunder Bureau can show some real skill."
In her quiet anticipation, the final thunder tribulation also crashed down.
Though its power was the ultimate within Celestial Venerable thunder tribulations, it struck Jiang Cheng still unharmed.