Chapter 425: Breakthrough, Emperor Tribulation

“Survived!”

Not only Emperor Yan, but everyone observing the battle now displayed a look of astonishment on their faces.

Although Ji Chen’s previous offensive also surprised them.

But everyone knew, he simply couldn’t truly contend with a Reincarnation Emperor Realm powerhouse.

As long as Emperor Yan strikes once, Ji Chen would most likely be defeated.

Unexpectedly, his resilience was much stronger than anticipated, taking Emperor Yan’s palm directly and still surviving!

“Hoo!”

Under everyone’s gaze, Ji Chen took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

He tried his best to adjust his breath.

Enduring Emperor Yan’s palm was also gravely injurious to him.

But fortunately, the Hongmeng Body itself possesses a strong self-healing ability.

Additionally, after absorbing the Immortal Format, this self-healing capability became much stronger than before.

Just within a dozen breaths, his injuries had significantly healed.

“Such strong recovery ability!”

Many were shocked, able to perceive the changes occurring on Ji Chen’s body, unable to understand how he managed to accomplish this.

They had no idea that the Immortal Format provided Ji Chen with substantial assistance.

Ever since absorbing the Immortal Format, Ji Chen’s physical power had undergone a tremendous transformation, showing signs of evolving into an Emperor with his physical body.

That’s why he could survive Emperor Yan’s palm.

“Kill!”

After recovering from more than half his injuries, a glint of coldness flashed in Ji Chen’s eyes as he once again charged at Emperor Yan.

“Buzz!”

Space vibrated, the Great Dao Sword Intent propelled to the extreme, fused with various Law Powers within.

Terrifying Sword Aura manifested out of thin air, emanating an astonishing aura, as if each could extinguish all living things into dust.

A thousand swords moved in unison, entirely targeting Emperor Yan, relentlessly cleaving towards him.

“Overestimating yourself!”

However, faced with Ji Chen’s tactics, Emperor Yan didn’t take it seriously at all.

He coldly snorted, the Void Hand pressed down again, instantly shattering Ji Chen’s thousand sword lights into dust.

“Bang!”

Ji Chen flew back again, knocked away by the powerful force.

“Swish!”

But he quickly adjusted, once again launching fierce attacks at Emperor Yan.

Such a scene appeared unwise to many.

Because no matter how they viewed it, the crowd couldn’t see Ji Chen having any chance of winning this battle.

His actions now seemed indistinguishable from moths flying into flames, seemingly completely irrational.

“Still a bit short!”

However, little did they know, Ji Chen wasn’t genuinely losing his mind; he was pursuing his own limits.

Even before arriving at Divine River City, Ji Chen vaguely felt that he was moments away from breaking through the bottleneck and entering the unparalleled Reincarnation Realm.

During continuous confrontations with Emperor Yan, he repeatedly breached his limits, and now, that feeling of impending breakthrough was closer than ever.

“Admirable courage, but ultimately too weak in strength.”

Faced with Ji Chen’s reckless assaults, by now, his state was visibly weakened, yet Emperor Yan stood tall, eyes cold, continuing, “Let me personally end you, lest you become a grave threat to my Yu Realm in the future!”

“Buzz!”

With those words, a glimmer flashed in his eyes, revealing killing intent.

In the next moment, Emperor Yan brought two fingers together, then thrust forward.

Terrorizing aura filled the skies, under everyone’s gaze, Emperor Yan used fingers as a substitute for a sword, slicing down.

A stunning sword light emerged, seemingly severing this universe, carrying an incredibly terrifying aura, slashing down towards Ji Chen.

This sword’s power was more than ten times stronger than any of Ji Chen’s previous attacks.

Everyone held their breath, feeling their spirit trembling uncontrollably.

“Boom!”

“Crack!”

The sword light shone, illuminating this world, even space wailed in anguish, seemingly collapsing and crumbling under the sword’s presence.

“Not good!”

Ji Chen’s face changed dramatically; his instincts told him that Emperor Yan’s sword exceeded his expectations completely.

If hit directly, even with Immortal Format and Hongmeng Body, death was certain!

“Swish!”

He retreated swiftly, simultaneously manifesting the Stellar Law Phenomenon to its fullest.

Endless starlight spread out, trying to weaken the approaching sword light.

However, it was all futile.

Even with the Stellar Law Phenomenon’s reduction, the sword’s terror still surpassed Ji Chen’s ability to contend.

“It’s over.”

Witnessing the scene unfold, many sighed with regret for Ji Chen.

Such a peerless talent failing to fully flourish was indeed a pity.

Nonetheless, surviving in the presence of a Reincarnation Emperor Realm powerhouse up to now was certainly something to be proud of; even after death, for millennia, whenever people recalled this battle, surely Ji Chen’s unmatched spirit fighting an Ancient Emperor alone would be remembered.

Defeat with honor!

“Boom!”

“Crack!”

Finally, the overwhelming sword light descended, erupting in a brilliant flash, engulfing the world.

Terrifying energy ripples dispersed, distorting the void here.

The crowd found it hard to imagine any life surviving under such a dreadful sword.

“Hmm?”

However, when the light faded and all eyes looked again, they discovered Ji Chen’s silhouette still remained, not obliterated into ash as expected.

“That is…”

“An Emperor Artifact Level shield!”

Quickly, someone exclaimed in surprise.

Ji Chen was holding a shield.

The Emperor’s Shield defended him from a fatal strike.

Yet, because of it, under Emperor Yan’s sword, the Emperor’s Shield shattered, fissures spreading until it broke into scraps, falling from the sky.

“A casual sword from me, you need to give your all to resist. Ji Chen, now you should know, under the Reincarnation Emperor Realm, despite having countless trump cards, in face of absolute power, you’re ultimately just an ant.”

Emperor Yan stood tall, eyes locking on Ji Chen, looking at him like a dead man.

“The Reincarnation Emperor Realm is indeed powerful, especially having experienced it personally…”

Ji Chen looked pale, devoid of color. Disheveled hair, a battered appearance, yet after speaking, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

“Buzz!”

Space shook, all could see clouds churn, purple thunder interweaving, an awe-inspiring tribulation brewing, instantly enveloping the void in an endless sea of thunder.