Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the holiday was almost over, with only a few days left until school started.
"Mom, we're going back to school now," Fang Yang said to his mother, Lin Ximeng.
"Okay, be careful on the way."
His mother, Lin Ximeng, nodded, admonishing him with concern, "You must take good care of Na'er and Gu Yue."
"Mom, don't worry, I will," Fang Yang solemnly promised.
His mother, Lin Ximeng, turned to look at Na'er and Gu Yue, her eyes full of reluctance: "Na'er, Gu Yue, you must also take good care of yourselves at school, and remember to come back and visit often."
"Mommy, I'll miss you!" Na'er pounced into Lin Ximeng's arms, rubbing her head affectionately.
Gu Yue also softly responded: "Auntie, we will."
"Have a safe trip," his mother, Lin Ximeng, said softly.
"Mom, take good care of yourself at home."
After Fang Yang finished speaking, he took Na'er and Gu Yue's hands and turned to leave.
His mother, Lin Ximeng, stood at the doorway, gazing for a long time at the retreating figures of the three.
Only after they disappeared did she softly murmur: "Yang..."
She didn't know when it started, but fragmented memories began to surface intermittently in her mind.
Those images were blurry and distant, yet they carried an indescribable sense of familiarity.
On the streets of Aolai City, pedestrians bustled.
Fang Yang led Na'er and Gu Yue through the familiar streets and alleys.
Sunlight filtered through the plane tree leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the bluestone slabs.
"Gu Yue, is Di Tian about to Breakthrough to Divine Rank?" Fang Yang asked, his voice calm.
"Mm."
Gu Yue nodded slightly, her black hair gently swaying in the breeze, "Di Tian has accumulated for a long time, and with his Bloodline Power, he has already touched the threshold of Divine Rank."
Fang Yang mused: "Becoming a God through Bloodline will definitely stir the Heaven and Earth Rules, bringing down a Heavenly Tribulation for Godhood."
"At that time, the commotion will certainly not be small... the Star Dou Great Forest will probably not be peaceful."
If Di Tian were Undergoing Tribulation, the vast Heavenly Might and the allure of Divine Rank Bloodline would surely attract the covetous gazes of various forces across the continent.
It might even alarm the sleeping Plane Lord, Tang Hao.
"Indeed," Gu Yue said softly, a hint of worry flashing in her dark eyes.
Na'er clasped Fang Yang's hand, looking up with her small face: "Brother, then what about us?"
"Let's go back to the Star Dou Great Forest first."
Fang Yang said, "Di Tian's Undergoing Tribulation is of great importance; we must personally oversee it."
Gu Yue nodded: "This way, we can deal with this matter before school starts."
The three passed through several alleys, finally stopping in a secluded corner.
It was sparsely populated here, with only a few rays of sunlight shining through the cracks in the high walls.
Gu Yue extended her slender hand, gently tracing in the air.
As she moved, the surrounding space began to distort, and a silver-white Spatial Gate slowly formed.
"Let's go."
Gu Yue stepped into the Spatial Gate first, with Fang Yang holding Na'er's hand close behind her.
With a ripple of spatial fluctuation, the figures of the three completely disappeared from Aolai City... Star Dou Great Forest, Lake of Life.
Space rippled, and the three of them stepped out from the Spatial Gate.
A rich aura of life assailed them, ancient towering trees surrounded the emerald green lake, and the air was filled with the fragrance of grass and wood.
The lake surface shimmered, reflecting the verdant tree shadows.
Di Tian, in human form, stood silently in the center of the lake, exuding a heart-palpitating pressure.
Bi Ji, Zi Ji, and other Vicious Beasts stood scattered around, their expressions solemn.
"Subordinates pay respects to the three Masters!"
Upon seeing Fang Yang, Gu Yue, and Na'er, Di Tian knelt on one knee to salute. The other Vicious Beasts also prostrated themselves.
"Rise."
Fang Yang spoke indifferently, his gaze sweeping over the Vicious Beasts, finally landing on Di Tian.
"Thank you, Master."
Di Tian and the others rose, respectfully standing to the side.
Fang Yang nodded slightly, sensing the restless energy fluctuations in the air: "The aura of the Heavenly Tribulation is getting closer and closer."
Di Tian looked up at the sky, a hint of solemnity flashing in his golden eyes, as if he saw the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation that was about to descend.
"Master, I have already sensed the locking of the Heaven and Earth Rules; the Heavenly Tribulation could descend at any moment."
Just then, the waters of the Lake of Life suddenly stirred without wind, sending out ripples.
The clouds in the sky began to gather, and faint lightning flickered.
Gu Yue frowned slightly: "Faster than expected..."
Di Tian exuded a powerful pressure, like the protagonist of heaven and earth.
His cultivation was rapidly increasing, and the energy around him fluctuated violently, like surging ocean waves.
On his body, nine golden patterns flashed in sequence, finally condensing into a faint golden纹 on his forehead.
"Ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine years..."
Di Tian felt his cultivation, his golden eyes flashing with excitement.
His voice trembled slightly, "I am only one step away from Breakthrough to a million years and achieving Divine Rank!"
"Di Tian, it seems it's time for your Breakthrough," Fang Yang said in a deep voice, watching the energy surging around Di Tian.
"Master is wise; I humbly request Master to be my Protector!" Di Tian respectfully requested, his eyes filled with longing.
He had truly been looking forward to this day of Breakthrough to a million years for a very long time.
Fang Yang nodded upon hearing this, "Go ahead."
"Subordinate thanks Master!"
Di Tian let out a long roar to the sky, and his figure suddenly dissipated.
He transformed into a gigantic black Dragon that blotted out the sky, circling above the Lake of Life, facing the Heavenly Tribulation that was about to descend.
On his massive Dragon body, nine golden patterns shone brightly, displaying the terrifying strength of a ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine-year Spirit Beast.
His Dragon scales shimmered with a dark golden luster, each one containing immense energy.
"The Heavenly Tribulation is about to begin!"
Fang Yang said in a deep voice, "Everyone, step back and protect Di Tian!"
Bi Ji, Zi Ji, and the other Vicious Beasts quickly spread out, forming a protective circle.
Gu Yue and Na'er also retreated a few steps, watching vigilantly.
The moment Di Tian revealed his true form, heaven and earth suddenly changed color.
The sky was covered by gray tribulation clouds, and amidst lightning and thunder, a suffocating pressure descended from the heavens, faintly overshadowing Di Tian's own aura.
It made everyone present feel a surge of fear.
"The Tribulation of Godhood..."
"Is this Beast God Di Tian?!"
Strong individuals from all over the continent sensed the abnormal changes in heaven and earth, and without prior consultation, they all looked towards the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest.
In the current Douluo Plane, there were no Gods. The only one capable of causing a Heavenly Tribulation of such magnitude, besides Beast God Di Tian, the Golden Eyed Black Dragon King, was no one else.
For a time, various forces began to stir, eager to investigate the matter.
The tribulation clouds rolled, lightning surged, and the entire Star Dou Great Forest was enveloped in a heart-palpitating pressure from heaven and earth.
The Spirit Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest trembled, all prostrating themselves towards the Lake of Life.
The black Dragon that Di Tian had transformed into circled beneath the tribulation clouds, his Dragon eyes gazing solemnly at the sky.
He could feel that this Heavenly Tribulation was no small matter; it was not only a test of strength but also a Heaven and Earth Rule for Spirit Beasts to achieve Godhood.
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