157: Purple Sky Divine Thunder

Hao Lianxue looked at the terrifying thunderclouds in the sky.

His brows furrowed into a deep frown.

He spoke with an air of disbelief, "The legendary Purple Firmament Divine Lightning?"

Zhang Daoling chuckled, seemingly in approval, "I didn't expect you to have some insight."

Although Zhang Daoling's tone was calm and his voice not loud,

his words were like a muffled thunderclap thrown into water,

instantly splashing countless droplets.

Everyone watching looked up at the sky in shock.

They were all eager to witness what the legendary Purple Firmament Divine Lightning, said to be capable of slaying a Divine Monarch, truly looked like.

However, the moment their gazes met the rolling thunderclouds,

it felt as if they were struck hard in the chest by a muffled hammer.

This sensation left them extremely suffocated.

Some people with weaker cultivation levels involuntarily spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Seeing this, the others quickly averted their gazes, not daring to look up again.

What kind of power was this?

Just a glance caused people to vomit blood and suffer severe injuries.

If one were to be struck by these thunderclouds, how could there be any chance of survival?

Everyone couldn't help but feel worried for Hao Lianxue.

Hao Lianxue, who was in the thick of it, was also in a difficult predicament.

He had also sensed the terrifying nature of these thunderclouds.

Just a few glances left him with lingering fear.

But if he were to admit defeat now,

not only would he offend Jun Wuyou, but he would also lose face for his Hao Family.

So he could only brace himself and proceed.

He extended his palm, and an ancient jade bracelet appeared in his hand.

Looking at the bracelet, Hao Lianxue's eyes were filled with reluctance.

Then he secretly gritted his teeth and offered the bracelet above his head.

With a resolute expression, he declared, "Come on, let me see if this Purple Firmament Divine Lightning is truly as terrifying as the legends say."

This jade bracelet seemed to have an extraordinary origin, and Hao Lianxue inexplicably gained a few points of confidence at this moment.

Zhang Daoling extended two fingers and pointed them at the thunderclouds.

From the rolling thunderclouds, a purple divine lightning bolt instantly struck down.

After summoning the divine lightning, Zhang Daoling said with a stern expression, "As you wish!"

The speed of the divine lightning was not very fast, but Hao Lianxue had a strange illusion.

No matter how he tried to dodge, he couldn't escape it.

When the divine lightning reached above his head,

the bracelet on his head suddenly glowed brightly.

A violently powerful sword qi burst forth from the bracelet.

This sword qi was extremely fast; in the blink of an eye, it shattered the divine lightning.

Seeing this, Hao Lianxue couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face.

But then, a crisp cracking sound was heard.

Hao Lianxue looked up and saw that the ancient bracelet had actually broken into several pieces and was falling from the sky.

Hao Lianxue hastily reached out and caught it in his hand.

This bracelet was a life-saving divine artifact given to him by his great-grandfather.

It sealed a Divine Emperor's sword intent.

He had originally intended to use it in times of crisis to save his life.

He didn't expect to use it here.

Hao Lianxue felt a pang of heartache.

However, being able to block the Purple Firmament Divine Lightning was enough to make him proud.

He silently put away the broken bracelet, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over the onlookers.

Sure enough.

After Hao Lianxue blocked the Purple Firmament Divine Lightning, the onlookers couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Their gazes towards Hao Lianxue were also filled with respect.

At this moment, someone even started acting as a commentator.

"The Hao Family truly lives up to its reputation as the number one aristocratic family in Qian Prefecture. Only a scion of such a prominent family could produce such a top-grade divine artifact."

Another person quickly chimed in, "Indeed, Brother Hao truly is the foremost among the younger generation in Qian Prefecture."

For a time, various praises were heard endlessly.

Hao Lianxue also greatly enjoyed this feeling of being flattered.

He looked at Zhang Daoling with a smug expression.

He said, as if mocking him, "The Purple Firmament Divine Lightning that Esteemed Sir unleashed seems to be nothing more than that."

"Could it be that you haven't fully mastered it?"

Facing Hao Lianxue's taunt, Zhang Daoling smiled slightly.

Then he said softly, "Since that's the case, then you shall try another 'nothing more than that'!"

As Zhang Daoling's words fell,

suddenly, three thunderous roars echoed from within the thunderclouds.

Under the shocked gazes of the crowd,

three divine lightning bolts broke through the clouds.

Their terrifying aura was even more intense than the previous one, not less.

A God King Realm expert, who prided himself on his profound cultivation, couldn't help but look up at these three divine lightning bolts.

But he only took one glance.

Suddenly, his eyes became bloodshot, and both eyeballs deeply burst.

He couldn't help but let out a wail, covering his eyes with both hands and shouting,

"My eyes! I can't see!"

Witnessing this scene, everyone fell into a deathly silence.

Those who had originally wanted to witness the divine lightning's splendor again

also gave up on that idea.

They all closed their eyes and covered them with their hands,

fearing they would suffer the same fate as that person.

However, the most surprised of all was undoubtedly Hao Lianxue.

Originally, just one divine lightning bolt had forced him to use his ultimate trump card.

Now there were three divine lightning bolts.

If he were to face these.

Even if he didn't die, he would be severely injured.

There would also be the risk of his cultivation realm falling.

He didn't want to take this risk.

Compared to losing face and offending the Jun Family,

his own life and future were more important.

Thinking of this, Hao Lianxue quickly spoke up.

"Esteemed Sir, please stop. I admit defeat."

Hearing this, Zhang Daoling temporarily controlled the divine lightning bolts that were about to strike.

Hao Lianxue breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the divine lightning stop its attack.

With a slight smile, he cupped his hands towards Zhang Daoling and said,

"It was I who was presumptuous just now and offended Esteemed Sir."

"I apologize to Esteemed Sir here."

Zhang Daoling had never intended to kill him.

He was merely using the divine lightning to scare him.

Although he wasn't afraid of the Hao Family and the Jun Family,

the Zhang Family could not withstand the wrath of these two families.

Seeing that Hao Lianxue had already admitted defeat,

he feigned surprise and asked, "Oh? You're not standing up for the Jun Family anymore?"

The awkward expression on Hao Lianxue's face flashed by.

He gave a bitter laugh and said, "It was I who overestimated myself and made a fool of myself in front of Esteemed Sir."

As soon as Hao Lianxue finished speaking,

Jun Wuyou, who was standing beside him, suddenly questioned sharply,

"Brother Hao, what is the meaning of this? Are you afraid of that brat?"

"If Brother Hao is scared, then go to the side and cry. This Young Master will personally experience it."

Jun Wuyou seemed to have been blinded by anger.

He actually wanted to personally confront the three divine lightning bolts.

Hao Lianxue, though cruelly mocked by Jun Wuyou, dared not react.

He silently retreated to the side.

He was clearly going to watch from the sidelines.

Jun Wuyou looked at the three divine lightning bolts with disdain.

He extended his hand, and a green tortoise shell appeared in his hand.

He silently recited an incantation, and the tortoise shell instantly transformed to several zhang in size.

Jun Wuyou looked at the enormous tortoise shell.

His heart was filled with confidence.

He continued to speak disdainfully to Zhang Daoling.

"This Young Master will stand right here. If I move a single step, I lose."

Zhang Daoling secretly chuckled and said no more.

The three divine lightning bolts, under his control,

struck consecutively at the tortoise shell.

It must be said that this tortoise shell was also extraordinary.

The first two of the three divine lightning bolts were actually blocked by it.

Only the third one shattered it.

Initially, seeing the tortoise shell block the divine lightning,

the arrogant expression on Jun Wuyou's face became even more difficult to conceal.

But when the third divine lightning bolt shattered the tortoise shell,

his complexion instantly changed drastically.

His earlier words were also thrown to the back of his mind.

His feet seemed to be imbued with wind, and he instantly vanished from his original spot.

When he reappeared, he was dozens of meters away.

Looking at the divine lightning again,

it had pierced through the ground where he had originally stood,

leaving a bottomless pit in the ground.

This was also Zhang Daoling intentionally holding back.

Otherwise, Jun Wuyou would absolutely not have been able to escape the divine lightning's lock.