Evan Lin's words left everyone shocked. That Lynn Chu, upon awakening her bloodline power, would immediately face an Ascension Tribulation and ascend to the Immortal Realm—this was something no one had expected. It all happened so suddenly, so unbelievably fast.
Selena's face was full of worry. "Lin Feng, will Lynn be in danger during her tribulation? My heart is in chaos right now—I've never felt so unsettled before."
"Don't worry—Lynn is my daughter, so she'll definitely get through this tribulation. Once she ascends to the Immortal Realm, she'll be able to improve her strength much faster. We should be happy for her, and you all need to work hard on your cultivation too." Evan Lin said.
"Dad, is this Ascension Tribulation really that scary? Seeing how worried Mom looks makes me feel a bit uneasy." Lynn Chu said.
"Tribulations can be strong or weak—it all depends on your luck. Some are so powerful that even I would have trouble resisting, and some are easy to get through. But I believe yours won't be too strong." Evan Lin said.
He clearly remembered when the Frostbane Divine Sword underwent its artifact tribulation—there was actually someone inside the clouds, and that person even called him 'senior brother,' a supreme powerhouse who controlled the tribulation clouds.
Since Lynn Chu is his daughter, that makes her the tribulation controller's niece. Naturally, he wouldn't use overly powerful lightning against his niece—otherwise, he'd have trouble when she ascends to the God Realm in the future.
The dark clouds in the sky rapidly gathered, and flashes of lightning appeared within them from time to time, making everything seem exceptionally terrifying.
Evan Lin looked up at the tribulation clouds and said, "Lynn's tribulation this time can serve as a reference for all of you in the future. Everyone should learn from her experience."
"Dad, don't worry. I believe everyone will be able to get through their tribulations smoothly in the future, so you don't need to be too anxious." Lynn Chu said.
As time passes, the tribulation clouds above grow thicker. Without any moonlight, the sky becomes even darker, engulfed in pitch-blackness that makes everything feel even more ominous.
The rumble of thunder echoes from the clouds, ringing in everyone's ears. "Lynn, when the lightning strikes, use your strongest attack against it. That way, you'll reduce the damage it does to you."
"Got it! Don't worry!" Lynn Chu replies confidently.
Evan Lin takes out the Frostbane Divine Sword from his storage ring and says, "This sword should help you withstand several bolts of lightning. Make sure to seize the opportunity."
Lynn Chu takes the Frostbane Divine Sword and immediately senses a powerful energy fluctuation within it, making her feel it could easily hurt her if unleashed.
Everyone is tense as Lynn Chu flies into the sky, ready to face the first bolt. Moments later, a fire-red lightning as thick as an arm crashes down, striking her squarely.
The lightning strikes before she can react, but it doesn't hurt her much—just blasts her several meters away without knocking her to the ground.
The numbing sensation of the tribulation lightning teaches her its terror, leaving her unable to move for a while. Gradually, she recovers, as the tribulation clouds churn overhead.
Soon, the second bolt descends. Lynn Chu is ready this time—she grips the Frostbane Divine Sword and, at the moment the lightning strikes, slashes out with all her strength, dispersing the bolt. The residual lightning barely hurts her.
Seeing this, everyone below grows excited—they have never seen lightning dispersed before. Their hopes that Lynn Chu will pass her tribulation smoothly soar.
Ethan Chu focuses intently on the sky. Even though it is pitch-black everywhere, the flashes of lightning illuminate the surroundings like daylight—brief as they are, they are enough.
Boom! Another deafening thunderclap sounds as the third bolt appears, covering the night sky in purple light so intense it's hard to keep one's eyes open. If not for the tribulation, such a sight would have terrified everyone.
Lynn Chu can't disperse the purple lightning completely, but most of it strikes the Frostbane Divine Sword. Her sword arm throbs with pain, and she nearly loses her grip, but her stubborn strength sees her through.
"Master, your daughter is quite strong—she now has at least the power of a late-stage ordinary Immortal. She should be able to pass this tribulation easily; there are only two bolts left. I'm looking forward to it!" says the Emerald Immortal Empress.
Evan Lin trusts the Emerald Immortal Empress completely. As an ancient Immortal, she knows more about tribulations than he does—unless he fully fuses his reincarnation memories, that is.
"Emerald, what kind of tribulation is this? It doesn't feel like a Five-Element Tribulation," Evan Lin asks.
"It's not a Five-Element Tribulation—just an ordinary lightning tribulation. Don't worry, the next two bolts should be similar to the last one," the Emerald Immortal Empress replies.
Soon, the fourth bolt descends. Thanks to the Frostbane Divine Sword, Lynn Chu passes it smoothly, though her face is pale and her sword hand shakes from the numbness.
"Lynn, just one more bolt! Hang in there!" Evan Lin shouts up at his daughter. He isn't sure if he can help her withstand the tribulation, but if possible, he'd take it on himself.
Just like when he helped Xuanyuan Yueyan and the Frostbane Divine Sword through their tribulations, but this time he wants Lynn Chu to have a chance to temper herself—overprotecting them would only hinder their growth.
Only by going through hardship and pain can one hope to rise above others—just like you can't see a rainbow without weathering the storm.
As everyone waits anxiously, the final bolt strikes. It is fire-red and as thick as a barrel, turning the whole sky crimson as if set ablaze.
Faced with such powerful lightning, Lynn Chu is startled. She swings the Frostbane Divine Sword with all her might, but can't fully disperse the bolt. Part of it is blocked by the sword, but some still strikes her.
The terrifying force of the lightning blasts her out of the sky, sending her plummeting toward the ground like a falling meteor...