The tribulation blanketed the sky and stretched endlessly. Even with Chu Feng's body towering ten thousand meters tall, he was still insignificant compared to it.
Yet amidst the purple lightning that filled the sky, golden light streaked across again and again.
Wherever that golden light passed, the purple lightning was cleaved apart, and the dark clouds retreated.
The sight was like a tiger charging into a pack of wolves.
Though the wolves held the advantage in numbers, they were utterly no match for the tiger.
The terrifying tribulation was being destroyed by Chu Feng at a staggering speed.
Roar—
But suddenly, a stream of black flame erupted from within the tribulation, hurtling toward Chu Feng at incredible speed.
Before the black flame could even draw close, Chu Feng launched his attack.
He swung his sword, and a massive golden blade of light tore through the void, hurtling straight toward the black flame.
This golden blade was far more powerful than any Chu Feng had unleashed before — it was his strongest attack since gaining command of the God Array's power.
The reason was that the moment the black flame appeared, Chu Feng had sensed its danger.
The tribulation was terrifying only in its overwhelming power.
But the black flame emanated an aura of extreme evil.
It was more like a demonic entity.
Yet the black flame proved even more formidable than Chu Feng had imagined. Despite his attack being both swift and ferocious, the black flame dodged it with ease.
"Heh heh heh—"
Not only that, a bizarre laughter echoed in Chu Feng's ears.
Only Chu Feng heard the sound, but he knew it came from the black flame — it was mocking him.
"Damn it."
Sensing danger, Chu Feng retreated while continuing to swing his massive golden sword, launching a relentless barrage of attacks at the black flame.
Yet the black flame not only evaded every one of his attacks but quickly closed in on him.
Chu Feng's power already far exceeded that of ordinary people.
The others could only feel the overwhelming pressure without being able to make out the specifics.
All they knew was that Chu Feng's might was boundless, and though the tribulation was vast, it no longer seemed to pose a threat.
It wasn't until the golden sword energy ceased its rampage that the people could make out Chu Feng's silhouette.
But at this moment, unease crept into what had been excited eyes.
Chu Feng stood within the tribulation, still towering ten thousand meters tall, radiating brilliant light.
Yet upon his body, a streak of black flame had appeared.
The black flame was like a giant serpent, tightly coiling around Chu Feng's body and continuously tightening its grip.
Pain was written across Chu Feng's face.
"What is that?"
"Is it the tribulation's power?"
At this sight, panic spread across the faces of all the elders and disciples.
Chu Feng was already so powerful, yet the black flame had subdued him. What kind of monster was that?
"Focus your minds and drive the Wolong God Array with everything you have!!!"
As fear gripped the crowd, the Sect Master raised her voice.
Upon her command, the elders and disciples had no choice but to comply.
With the Sect Master leading the way, the elders and disciples activated the formation once more, this time channeling even greater power.
Boom—
Boom—
Boom—
Accompanied by rumbling from the surrounding earth, streams of golden energy shot skyward from the ground like golden dragons rushing to Chu Feng's aid.
They merged into his body one after another.
Chu Feng's power began to surge once again.
Howl—
The terrifying black flame let out wail after wail, and soon, its form split apart before finally dissolving from everyone's sight.
"Chu Feng, well done!"
"Keep breaking through the tribulation — the Sect Master and all of us are behind you."
As the black flame dissipated, cheers erupted from below the Wolong Martial Sect.
But in Chu Feng's heart, a seed of doubt had taken root.
Although his strength grew as the Wolong God Array was reinforced, Chu Feng could feel that his power was still no match for the eerie black flame.
Therefore, the disappearance of that strange black flame had nothing to do with him.
It was another force entirely!!!
Within this tribulation, there existed another force — one of extreme dominance, utterly unlike the black flame.
It was that domineering force that had obliterated the black flame.
But only Chu Feng knew the truth. Everyone else remained ignorant, believing that he had been the one to destroy the black flame.
As the crowd cheered and roared Chu Feng's name…