Immortality Starts With Diligence(Xianxia Litrpg)

495. The Fifth Thunderbolt, the Blood-Red Thunderbolt

Lin Fei had withstood the third thunderbolt of his third tribulation without a scratch, even surprising himself a bit. However, his mind remained as calm as a still pond. This was within his expectations.

After overcoming the third thunderbolt and seizing three laws, one could consider stopping if aiming to become a Martial Ancestor. But Lin Fei's ambition was to capture as many laws as possible.

He was well aware that the fourth thunderbolt represented a qualitative transformation, drastically different from the first three.

"Continue," Lin Fei resolved, as his consciousness once again soared into the sea of origin, grasping for the fourth law. This time, the thunderbolt didn't descend immediately but seemed to be brewing, indicating the terrifying nature of the upcoming fourth thunderbolt.

"Boom!"

Finally, the fourth thunderbolt descended. It was still a purple thunderbolt, but it was so fast that it vanished from sight almost instantly. Lin Fei felt an immense sense of threat and knew that this thunderbolt would reach his Saber World in an instant. He concentrated all his focus on the Saber World.

"Bang!"

Lin Fei's body shook as the fourth thunderbolt struck. The formidable purple thunderbolt blasted open his Saber World and penetrated it, threatening to tear it apart completely and strike his physical body. However, Lin Fei's Saber World, having absorbed seven Saber Worlds and merged with seven world laws, had undergone a transformation.

As the purple thunderbolt entered the Saber World, the full force of the Saber World was unleashed, fiercely combating the invading force. The thunderbolt's terrifying tearing power annihilated nearly eighty percent of the Saber World. The remaining power, after being diminished by the Saber World, was not enough to penetrate it completely, eventually being entirely obliterated.

The fourth thunderbolt was thus overcome, showcasing the phenomenal strength of Lin Fei's enhanced Saber World.

The fourth thunderbolt vanished. Although it had torn through Lin Fei's Saber World, it ultimately failed to penetrate and reach his physical body. Lin Fei paused, deep in thought. He had weathered the fourth thunderbolt, and it seemed easier than expected. His Saber World still had some capacity left, and he weighed the possibility of summoning the fifth thunderbolt. If the fifth thunderbolt's power increased exponentially, it might completely breach the Saber World.

However, Lin Fei calculated that even then, the Saber World should be able to absorb over fifty percent of its force. Combined with the power of his eight hundred particle worlds and his own physical strength, he might just be able to withstand the fifth thunderbolt. The odds were in his favor, but it was still a risk. The true nature and intensity of the fifth thunderbolt were unknown. If its power increased tenfold or even more, it could be catastrophic. Such a possibility could not be ruled out.

Lin Fei deliberated over the risks and benefits. "To seek a foolproof method in tribulation is impossible. Even with thorough preparation, there's always a risk," he thought. "But with my enhanced Saber World and the power of my particle worlds, I am well-prepared. The odds are good, and that's enough."

With his decision made, Lin Fei resolved to face the fifth thunderbolt. Outside, the onlookers realized Lin Fei's choice as they sensed the lingering tribulation energy in the void.

"Martial God Lin is actually choosing to face the fifth thunderbolt?" they exclaimed in disbelief. "He's not content with just the fourth? If he succeeds, this tribulation alone could grant him five more laws. Along with the seven he already has, that's twelve laws in total! Twelve laws from just three tribulations – that's a number many top-tier Martial Gods barely reach. Martial God Lin's future would be boundless if he withstands this!"

At this moment, many understood Lin Fei's intentions and realized just how formidable he truly was. After three thunder tribulations, it wasn't just his potential that was noteworthy, but his strength had also surged to match the top-tier Martial Gods. These elite Martial Gods typically possessed only around ten laws, but Lin Fei could surpass them if he withstood the fifth thunderbolt.

The outcome was still uncertain until the fifth thunderbolt concluded. Almost no one had witnessed a fifth thunderbolt; most had only seen up to the third, and the fourth was a rarity. The fifth thunderbolt was almost legendary.

"Buzz."

Lin Fei's consciousness once again entered the sea of origin, seizing the fifth law. The brewing of destructive energy began, casting a terrifying aura over the entire Ancient City. Even those who had endured seven or even eight thunder tribulations felt a deep sense of threat as if the impending fifth thunderbolt could obliterate them as well.

The fifth thunderbolt was anticipated to be immensely powerful, something Lin Fei had prepared for, but its actual strength was unknown to him.

"Boom!"

The fifth thunderbolt finally descended. However, it appeared as a blood-red streak, an unheard-of color for a thunderbolt. This blood-red thunderbolt had brewed for an extended period, and upon its appearance, Lin Fei felt as if he was frozen in place. It struck his Saber World instantly with a resounding "crack."

The Saber World shattered instantly under the impact of the blood-red thunderbolt, but this shattering was unusual. It was as if everything had been frozen solid, including the Saber World itself. This frozen state was followed by a breaking apart akin to the shattering of ice crystals. It seemed as if the power within the Saber World had been completely nullified and frozen.

Lin Fei was shaken by this development. Such a thunderbolt, with the power to freeze and shatter the Saber World, was unheard of. However, the shattering of the Saber World was not without effect. It appeared that the blood-red thunderbolt had already expended at least sixty percent of its energy. Even its color seemed to have faded significantly.

Freezing and breaking the Saber World had not been easy for the thunderbolt. It had consumed more than sixty percent of its energy just to completely breach the Saber World. The remaining energy, less than forty percent, then struck Lin Fei's body.

Even with less than forty percent of its power, the thunderbolt caused Lin Fei's entire body to tremble upon impact. He felt as if he was being frozen from the particle level.

"Crack, crack," sounds echoed as Lin Fei's physical body began to crumble, like a smooth mirror covered in a web of cracks, on the verge of complete shattering.