"I wonder what Senior Mu thinks?"

In the martial arts world, respect is given to those with greater knowledge and skill. Even though Mu Xinghe wasn't the oldest among them, everyone still regarded him as a senior.

Mu Xinghe nodded slightly, his gaze swept over the layers of thunder tribulation. After a long while, he took a deep breath and said, "This thunder tribulation is at least the Purple Yuan Seventh Killings Tribulation!"

"What?!"

As soon as Mu Xinghe finished speaking, the previously clamorous crowd fell silent. Mu Xinghe's words were simply too shocking.

"Senior Mu, are you sure?"

A True Disciple from the Great Freedom Palace cautiously asked. Because of his status, he dared to question Mu Xinghe; otherwise, an ordinary martial artist might have been slain by Mu Xinghe without hesitation.

The Purple Yuan Seventh Killings Tribulation is a level that matches the core disciples of the Four Pavilions. Once someone breaks through it, they would easily rank within the top three hundred on the Transcendence List, gaining fame and dominance.

As for the Purple Yuan Eight Killings Tribulation, it is a thunder tribulation faced by giants of the Six Major Powers. Within a year, these giants had all entered the Realm of Transcendence, their power shaking the heavens. It was said that not long ago, Emperor Wuji, using his Second Layer of Transcendence power, slew a terrifying sea beast equivalent to the Seventh Layer of Transcendence in the depths of the North Sea, shocking the entire Central Divine Domain. Even so, Emperor Wuji just managed to rank ninth on the Transcendence List, barely making it into the top ten.

After all, while Emperor Wuji dominated his generation, the Transcendence List ranks only those under thirty. Although no one of the same age dared to challenge him, many who ranked higher were prodigies from a previous generation, including several giants from seven or eight years ago.

As for the Purple Yuan Nine Killings Tribulation, no one dared to imagine it. Only Emperor of Creation and Emperor of Destruction experienced this kind of thunder tribulation when they ascended to the Realm of Transcendence.

"I wouldn't be mistaken!"

Mu Xinghe said slowly, though a trace of puzzlement flashed in his eyes. He had experienced the Purple Yuan Six Killings Tribulation and understood its significance. Chu Ming's thunder tribulation was naturally much stronger than his, but for some reason, he felt extremely uneasy.

Boom!

Crack!

Boom!

Crack!

Thunder roared, and the Secrets of Slaughter within Chu Ming surged out, transforming him into a Sword Body. He became one with the sword!

The fourth thunder tribulation!

Boom!

A terrifying bolt of thunder descended from the sky like a demon beast with two horns, charging at Chu Ming with earth-shattering force, shattering space into a Thunder Domain.

"Kill!"

Heart Sword Realm erupted in Chu Ming's eyes, gleaming brightly. Although he held no sword, he had a sword in his heart. With a simple stroke, he tore through space as if it were mere paper, effortlessly cutting through dimensions.

Swish!

The thunderous lizard beast was instantly beheaded, its head flying off and dissipating into surging lightning. Chu Ming remained calm, his expression unchanged. The fourth thunder tribulation's destructive power was comparable to a Fourth Layer of Transcendence expert.

The fifth thunder tribulation!

Boom!

A black hole several hundred meters wide appeared mid-air, sucking in everything around it. Green tempest winds swept outward, compressing and breaking the space.

Black Sand Tempest, Bone-Eroding Wind, Glazed Fire...

Countless terrifying phenomena poured out of the black hole. Even a Fourth Layer of Transcendence martial artist standing there would likely be slaughtered, leaving no remains.

Boom!

A thick lightning pillar descended from the sky, striking at Chu Ming. Along the lightning pillar trailed a terrifying black fissure that extended infinitely.

Swish!

The Blood Dome Sword flicked. Chu Ming's expression remained calm, and 108 acupoints within him wildly revolved, forming a brilliant red pattern. His body was filled not only with spiritual power but also with undying divine power.

Boom!

The Blood Dome Sword unleashed its full power, a scarlet ray slicing through and bifurcating the lightning pillar.

Swish! Swish!

Silently, the lightning pillar halves crashed to the ground, flattening two small mountains without making a sound. The landscape was instantly altered by this immense power.

"Something's wrong!"

Suddenly, Mu Xinghe's expression changed, and he exclaimed, his black robes fluttering wildly.

"He's not facing the Purple Yuan Seventh Killings Tribulation!"

Mu Xinghe said gravely. The Black Sand Tempest, Bone-Eroding Wind, Glazed Fire—he had also experienced these. But those were in the final Purple Yuan Six Killings Tribulation, specifically the sixth thunder tribulation. However, these appeared in Chu Ming's fifth thunder tribulation, indicating it far exceeded the Purple Yuan Six Killings Tribulation, and even the Seventh Killings would fall short.

"Senior Mu, what is it?"

The True Disciple from the Great Freedom Palace cautiously asked.

"He should be crossing the Purple Yuan Eight Killings Tribulation!"

Mu Xinghe steadied his emotions and slowly replied.

"How is that possible?!"

The Direct Disciple from the Great Freedom Palace's face changed dramatically. It was hard to believe. Even Mu Xinghe was unsure about his conjecture. The Purple Yuan Eight Killings Tribulation was extraordinarily rare. A young giant who successfully crossed it had great potential to break through life and death, and possibly be crowned emperor.

As they spoke, the sixth thunder tribulation descended.

Boom!

A thunder dragon roiled within the blood-red tribulation clouds. Upon closer inspection, Chu Ming could see countless scales on the thunder dragon's body, gleaming brightly with terrifying draconic power filling the air.

Boom!

Before the dragon's might fell, Chu Ming released an equally powerful dragon's might from within, greatly diminishing the thunder dragon's momentum. However, it still charged at him with great force.

"Myriad Swords Return to the Root!"

The Blood Dome Sword shone brightly in the air. Although this Secret Technique was low-tier and restricted by his cultivation level, Chu Ming hadn't yet realized its true power. Now, the Slaughter Sword Intent had evolved into the Secrets of Slaughter, and he executed Myriad Swords Return to the Root perfectly.

Swish swish swish...

The myriad sword lights burst forth. Before the thunder dragon could descend, its body was rapidly pierced, covered in scars, and exploded into countless lightning sparks.

Hu!

Chu Ming exhaled gently. Even the sixth thunder tribulation made him take notice.

Boom!

Before he could react, the blood-red clouds stirred once more. A terrifying purple divine thunder pierced through the void, appearing suddenly before him. The overwhelming destructive force made Chu Ming's expression change.

"Burial Sword!"

Crimson petals floated in the air, dazzlingly beautiful. The spiritual power surged violently, and a blood-red sword aura emerged from the petals, striking toward the purple divine thunder.

Swish!

Crack!

Under the blood-red sword aura, the purple divine thunder was instantly annihilated. The broken lightning struck Chu Ming, but before it touched his skin, the Power Rules repelled it.