Although Ying Zheng became the ruler of a world, he did not, like other celestial beings, sit high in the sky and coldly look down on the suffering of all living beings.
Every now and then he would go among the people to see if his subjects were doing well, just as he had done for countless years before.
He is the sole guardian of this land, and all living beings love him.
That day, Ying Zheng took another stroll through the mortal realm to ensure everything was functioning properly. Everyone was smiling and full of hope for the future.
Reluctantly accepting the snacks that a little brat insisted on giving him, Ying Zheng prepared to return to the heavens.
Suddenly, he sensed two exceptionally powerful external forces approaching.
Ying Zheng's expression turned cold, and he disappeared from the spot.
As he got closer, the familiar scent instantly eased his brow.
It turned out to be an old friend visiting.
With a smile on his lips, he announced loudly, "Qi An, Fu Gui, you've arrived."
The spatial rift opened, and before anyone could be seen, a sweet, charming voice rang out.
"Wow, Zheng-ge, you've gotten even more handsome! If you keep getting this handsome, I really won't be able to resist you."
As soon as he finished speaking, two women emerged from the crack.
It was Qi An and Fu Gui.
Upon seeing the familiar figure, Ying Zheng was in high spirits, his deep eyes filled with a smile.
Qi An was also very happy to see Ying Zheng. She was naturally unruly and had a fierce reputation, so there were very few people who could catch her eye.
But Ying Zheng definitely counts as one.
Qi An had already made this friend when he was still a mortal.
Qi An looked at Ying Zheng and said with a smile, "Ying Zheng, it's been a long time. I've come to have a drink with you."
Ying Zheng strode forward, clenched his fist, and bumped it with Qi An's: "Come anytime, there's plenty of wine."
Fugui also stretched out his little fist, grinning as he joined in the fun: "Brother Zheng, me too, me too."
Ying Zheng found it amusing and had no choice but to touch her again: "Wealth and honor have become even more formidable."
Fu Gui chuckled: "Brother Zheng is the most capable. You'll have to look after me from now on."
The golden light emanating from Ying Zheng's body was so dazzling that she could hardly open her eyes.
Ying Zheng smiled and nodded, then looked at Qi An: "How is your injury healing? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Qi An didn't stand on ceremony with him: "That's why I came here. I'm preparing to start recovering my strength, but there's something I need to trouble you with."
Ying Zheng smiled and said, "No trouble at all. There's no need for formalities between us. Just tell me if it's within my power."
Qi An had been kind to him, and Ying Zheng had always wanted to do something for her. He was actually very happy to learn that he could help.
Qi An waved his hand, and tables and chairs appeared, with various kinds of fine wines laid out on them.
"Let's drink first, and talk while we drink."
"OK."
The two sat down, smiled at each other, and clinked their glasses: "Cheers!"
Fu, who was prepared, took out his pre-prepared Wahaha and drank it down: "Cheers!"
Ying Zheng and Qi An almost choked.
The three chatted and drank. After Qi An finished explaining what he needed help with, Ying Zheng was somewhat surprised: "Use lightning tribulation to temper the body and forge the soul?"
Qi An nodded: "And we need to use the fiercest and most powerful lightning tribulation."
"This...isn't this too dangerous? Your soul is already severely damaged."
As the embodiment of Heaven, Ying Zheng, though he had never struck anyone with lightning, knew how damaging lightning tribulations were to the soul.
Qi An's lips curled up, his expression arrogant: "Don't worry, I'm tough as nails. Go ahead and use your best skills."
Ordinary lightning tribulations have no effect on Qi An; she can even absorb them at will.
The Heavenly Dao of Li Yue took advantage of her weakness after undergoing her tribulation and unleashed eighty-one bolts of world-destroying purple lightning to ambush her, which severely injured her.
If she can successfully temper her body and soul using the most terrifying lightning tribulation, then she will have no weakness against any Heavenly Dao afterward.
Fu Gui sucked on a Wahaha straw and laughed, "It's okay, Brother Zheng. If she's a friend, then strike her with the most powerful lightning."
Qi An nodded with a smile.
Ying Zheng: "..."
His friend is a bit crazy.
"Okay, I'll help you."
Ying Zheng thought to himself: He would do his best to control the lightning tribulation and try not to hurt Qi An.
After who knows how many days had passed, the two finally drank to their hearts' content.
Fugui let out a burp that sounded like Wahaha (a popular Chinese beverage), suspecting he was a little drunk from milk.
Qi An stood up: "Let's get ready to begin. Thank you for your hard work."
Ying Zheng nodded, then reached out and set up a barrier in the sky to prevent even a trace of lightning from spilling out and harming the living beings below.
Qi An stood in the middle of the barrier and nodded to Ying Zheng, indicating that they could begin.
Fu Gui stood outside the barrier, his face full of worry: "Sister An'an, if it really doesn't work, you must call a halt. Don't force yourself."
Ying Zheng meant the same thing: "Don't force yourself."
Qi An felt a warmth in his heart and laughed arrogantly, "My bones are hard enough, so feel free to chop."
A moment later, golden lightning tribulation carrying the power of the laws of heaven and earth descended from the sky, striking fiercely at Qi An within the barrier.
Qi An neither dodged nor avoided the terrifying, world-destroying lightning that struck him.
After the nine bolts of lightning, she leaped into the air, her long black hair dancing wildly in the wind, and took the initiative to meet them.
At the same time, he laughed loudly and shouted to Ying Zheng, "If you're a friend, don't hold back. Let me see your current strength."
Seeing that she was alright, Ying Zheng was relieved and laughed loudly, "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony."
"Bring it on!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand, and golden lightning filled the sky, coalescing into dozens of thick bolts, all of which struck towards Qi An.
A terrifying lightning tribulation, powerful enough to destroy the world, struck Qi An's body and soul, tearing his skin and flesh apart, and shattering his soul into pieces.
Amidst indescribable pain, blood trickled from the corner of Qi An's mouth, yet his expression grew increasingly arrogant.
If she can't get through this hurdle, even if she returns to Liyue, she will still be suppressed by the Heavenly Dao.
Qi Laoda gritted her teeth; she would never admit defeat.
She will definitely give an explanation to those demon protectors and people who sacrificed themselves to save her.
An eye for an eye must be retaliated against!
Immediately afterwards, the soul power of the supplicants, imbued with the power of faith, flowed into her body little by little, tempering her body and soul together with the power of thunder.
Crack, repair, crack, repair...
In the cycle of destruction and rebirth, Qi An's battered body and soul gradually recover.
Each time it is destroyed, it is repaired and becomes stronger than the last, truly embodying the principle of "no destruction, no construction" and "rebirth after being put in a desperate situation."
Qi An roared, "Not enough, bring some more!"
This time, Ying Zheng went all out, unleashing countless golden lightning bolts that nearly turned the barrier into a thunder pool.
Fu Gui, who was outside the barrier, felt a sweet taste in his throat and quickly composed himself.
She looked in horror into the barrier, where the black and gold lightning was baring its fangs and claws, and Qi An was no longer visible.
Fu Gui exclaimed in panic, "What a terrifying lightning tribulation! Brother Zheng, what kind of lightning is this? I've never seen anything like it before!"
Just standing outside made her feel her soul tremble and her heart race.
Ying Zheng said, "This is the Three Thousand Thunderbolts that Slay Gods."
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