Afterward, Ye Fan began to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation, and this time, it truly exceeded all expectations. Even he felt powerless when facing it, for he had been drawn up into the sky by the tribulation’s power. Four bolts of tribulation lightning condensed in the sky, appearing terrifyingly vast before transforming into four human figures.
The Evil You Ancestor was extremely astute. The Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao! He immediately realized that the four figures represented this legendary trial. No, wait. Isn’t this a tribulation that only appears when breaking through to the Ancestor Realm? Why is it happening prematurely? Can it be that he’s about to break through to the Ancestor Realm?
The Evil You Ancestor found it unbelievable. He was certain Ye Fan could not possibly break through to the Ancestor Realm. With Ye Fan’s current strength, he had only enough power to reach the Main God level. Even if he unleashed another burst of power, breaking through to the Ancestor Realm was impossible. Yet, here were the Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao. He only knew of them because he had witnessed them when his elder brother, the Ancestor of the Evil Clan, was breaking through. Only by overcoming the Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao could one truly transcend the mortal plane.
The Ancestor Realm was the dividing line between ants and powerhouses. Once one broke through, they would possess the power of immortality. As long as they weren’t obliterated by an even stronger being, those in the Ancestor Realm were undying and indestructible titans. Even so, he could not believe the Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao would appear for Ye Fan. He had seen prodigies from the Great Thousand World break through, but what Ye Fan was doing had already surpassed the most monstrous of them.
The Evil You Ancestor said aloud, "This is far more than just being a dragon among men. If he continues to grow, he could surpass the Holy Venerable and the Emperor in the future!"
The Holy Clan is truly extraordinary. First, there was the Holy Venerable and the Emperor, and now an even more powerful freak has risen. When this freak reaches the Great Emperor level, will he be able to challenge the Great Saint? This was what the Evil You Ancestor truly thought. At that moment, he was thoroughly terrified by Ye Fan.
How many have walked this path through the ages? To witness such a Heavenly Tribulation makes this life worthwhile. He suddenly had a feeling that entrusting the experts of the Evil Clan under his command to Ye Fan was the wisest decision he could make.
He continued to watch the Heavenly Tribulation. The Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao had already taken shape and were heading straight for Ye Fan. It seemed they would clash before long.
Ye Fan’s brow furrowed. Though the phantoms of his Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao weren’t overwhelmingly powerful, he still had to face the onslaught of four of them, each possessing Main God level strength. It had to be said that this was a life-and-death trial. To call it a near-fatal ordeal was no exaggeration. Who among the Main Gods could fight four opponents at once? Probably none. At least, he had never seen anyone do it, and what’s more, he wasn’t even a true Main God yet.
At that moment, one of the phantoms charged toward him with a vicious attack.
"Bring it on!" Ye Fan roared, throwing a punch that collided with the phantom. He gained the upper hand, because even though he hadn’t passed the tribulation yet, he wielded the genuine battle prowess of a Main God under its influence.
But the other three figures advanced in an instant.
BANG!
Ye Fan was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Ye Fan was shocked. So strong! The Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao were no joke; he was already finding it difficult to withstand their power. Moreover, he knew this was only the beginning.
"Kill!"
He charged at the four phantoms with the force of a thunderbolt. Using his Pure Yang Divine Fist, he instantly pierced through one phantom’s head. However, he himself was severely injured in the exchange, his own body being run through. Ye Fan struggled to his feet, feeling utterly drained. After all, anyone could be injured, and the wounds he suffered were dealt by the Heavenly Dao itself.
"Kill!" he roared again. "Evil Nether Battle Chronicles!"
Ye Fan summoned the Eighteen Rashamon. Aided by their attack, he renewed his own effort and eliminated another phantom, but now he was barely hanging on by a thread.
In the distance, the Evil You Ancestor broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that with a freak like Ye Fan, it was best to either befriend him or kill him early. Allowing such a person to mature would be truly terrifying. He even had a premonition that once Ye Fan broke through to the Main God Realm, he might possess the strength to challenge a Divine Monarch. Within the Main God Realm, Ye Fan’s combat power would be absolutely supreme. Once he broke through, he would surpass all the veteran Main Gods.
He knew of many of the strongest experts in this world, from the Outer Domain Main God that his Evil Clan had personally executed to the later Ancestor of Tianyuan. All of them were top-tier existences in the Divine Domain. But he knew that when it came to potential, they were nothing but fireflies compared to the brilliant moon that was Ye Fan. They were not even on the same level.
If Ye Fan could have heard the Evil You Ancestor’s thoughts, he would have surely cursed him. Stop enjoying the show over there! I still have to face two more opponents of the same caliber! Can’t you think of a way to help me?
Just then, the other two phantoms made their move. They were clever and knew that Ye Fan could definitely kill them in a one-on-one fight. Therefore, they chose to attack together.
Ye Fan was speechless. Damn it! Can’t we fight one-on-one?! Even the Heavenly Dao would resort to ganging up on someone. How twisted was that! He immediately took action, rushing toward the heavens to strike down the stars.
He knew he couldn’t hold out much longer. At this moment, his only option was to take down these two phantoms in one fell swoop; otherwise, everything would be for naught.
Therefore, he transformed into a True Dragon, coiling around the two phantoms as he unleashed all of his techniques: Futian Sword Dao, Pure Yang Divine Fist, and Evil Nether Battle Chronicles. With the three techniques unleashed simultaneously, he successfully slew the two phantoms. But their combined final attack pierced his body, and even one of his arms was severed.
The Evil You Ancestor was stunned. He actually succeeded! He had taken on four opponents and managed to kill all of them. Although Ye Fan had suffered grievous injuries, the Evil You Ancestor had believed the challenge to be impossible from the start. Why were the Four Calamities of the Heavenly Dao so pathetic before Ye Fan?
If Ye Fan knew what the Evil You Ancestor was thinking, he would have definitely cursed back. Pathetic, my ass! Can’t you see I’m about to die?
He quickly used Ancestor Realm blood to mend his body, and his wounds slowly began to heal.
Ye Fan was delighted, thinking he had overcome the tribulation this time. But his relief was short-lived, as the Heavenly Tribulation in the sky had not yet dispersed.
What does this mean? Haven’t I broken through yet? The more Ye Fan thought about it, the more frightened he became.
He was not the only one who had this thought; even the Evil You Ancestor was terrified. For such a powerful Heavenly Tribulation to have not yet concluded... what terrifying calamity was Ye Fan about to draw forth? Everything was beyond his expectations.
Sure enough, a giant guillotine was condensing in the sky.
The Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade!
The Evil You Ancestor nearly fainted. The Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade was no laughing matter. He had never seen such a tribulation, nor had he even heard of it in legends. He had only read about it in an ancient tome of the Evil Clan, which said the Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade was not meant for humans. A Martial Artist who could face the Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade could no longer be called human. Whether they were monstrous prodigies or deviants, they were still, at their core, human.
But the Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade transcended human existence. Such a person was dubbed a Heaven-defying being. It meant that once they matured, even the heavens would fear them. That was why it was called the Tribulation of the Heavenly Blade. He had never expected Ye Fan’s potential to be so terrifying. Once such a figure matured, even the Holy Venerable and the Emperor from twenty thousand years ago would likely be utterly crushed by him. After all, this was a true Heaven-defying being—an individual who could make even the heavens tremble.
All things in the world were suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, but a Heaven-defying being could overthrow the Heavenly Dao and establish their own. If he hadn’t read that record, how could he know so much? At this moment, the Evil You Ancestor could barely stand.
As the Heavenly Blade descended, Ye Fan was suddenly alarmed. This time, he was truly furious. He had tolerated the Heavenly Tribulation ganging up on him and bullying him with superior strength before. But this time, it dared to pull a knife on him.
How could he endure that? Since he couldn’t, he would have to face the Heavenly Tribulation head-on.
"Wanxiang Divine Shield, fortify my body!" Ye Fan shouted.
Displaying his sturdiest form, he clashed with the Heavenly Blade.