Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 265 Calamity Clouds Gather, A Do-or-Die Battle

Time flew by amidst the intense preparations and cultivation. Zhang Peng could clearly feel the spiritual energy fluctuations in the world growing increasingly intense, as if a prelude to the upcoming Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation. The atmosphere at home also became heavy. Although Su Yao and Xia Lijuan tried their best to remain calm, worry still lingered in their eyes. Zhang Ziyang seemed to have noticed the change as well, no longer as lively and noisy as usual, but quietly nestled beside his family.

On this day, Zhang Peng was cultivating in the courtyard as usual when suddenly, an unusual wisp of black cloud appeared in the sky. He was startled, stopped cultivating, and looked up at the sky. He saw that the wisp of cloud rapidly spread, and in the blink of an eye, it gathered into a large patch of tribulation clouds. Purple lightning flashed within the thick clouds, as if a sleeping giant beast was slowly awakening.

"The Heavenly Tribulation has finally arrived," Zhang Peng muttered to himself, his voice devoid of any fear, only filled with a do-or-die determination. He took a deep breath, circulated the Chaos Spiritual Technique, and five-colored spiritual energy flowed around his body, echoing the tribulation clouds in the sky.

Hearing the commotion, Su Yao and Xia Lijuan rushed out of the house. Seeing the terrifying storm clouds in the sky, their faces turned deathly pale. "Brother Peng..." Su Yao's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with worry. Zhang Peng turned to them, offering a reassuring smile: "Don't worry, I'm ready."

At this moment, the other disciples of the Qingyun Sect also noticed the abnormality and rushed over. Elder Li Ming was among them. He looked at the tribulation clouds in the sky with a solemn expression: "Zhang Peng, this tribulation is no small matter. You must be careful." Zhang Peng nodded in thanks: "Thank you for your concern, Elder. I will certainly not let everyone down."

As time passed, the tribulation clouds grew thicker, and the frequency of lightning flashes within them increased. Zhang Peng knew that the heavenly tribulation was about to descend. He slowly closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and brought his mind to its optimal state.

Suddenly, a thick bolt of purple lightning, like a dragon, shot out from the tribulation clouds, carrying world-destroying power, and struck towards Zhang Peng. Zhang Peng abruptly opened his eyes, a resolute glint in them. He activated the "Chaos Shield," and five-colored spiritual energy instantly condensed into a solid shield in front of him.

Boom! The lightning struck the shield, producing a deafening roar. The powerful impact forced Zhang Peng back several steps, and cracks appeared on the surface of the shield. But Zhang Peng did not back down; he gritted his teeth and did his best to maintain the shield.

Before he could even catch his breath, several more bolts of lightning struck in quick succession. Zhang Peng used his "Phantom Steps" to weave nimbly through the gaps in the lightning. At the same time, he gathered chaotic power and unleashed the "Chaotic Sky-Shattering Fist," blasting it towards the lightning. Each punch generated a surge of spiritual energy that collided with the lightning, emitting a dazzling light.

However, the power of the heavenly tribulation far exceeded expectations. The lightning attacks grew increasingly intense, and Zhang Peng's spiritual energy was being depleted more and more rapidly. Wounds began to appear on his body, staining his clothes with blood. But his eyes grew ever more resolute. He knew he could not fall; for his family, for the cultivation world, he had to persevere.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Zhang Peng suddenly felt a slight disturbance in the chaotic energy within his body. Startled, he realized this was a sign that his mental state was being affected. Just then, he remembered the "Heart-Clearing Pill" Elder Li Ming had given him. He quickly took out the pill and swallowed it.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a cool sensation spread throughout his body in an instant. Zhang Peng felt his mind become clear, and his state of mind became more stable than ever before. He re-condensed the power of chaos and unleashed the "Chaos Storm," a powerful vortex of chaos forming around him, drawing in the surrounding lightning.

As the chaotic storm raged, the tribulation clouds in the sky seemed to be provoked, becoming even more violent. Low, guttural roars echoed from the clouds, as if gathering even greater power.