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Liu Yitao had just broken through to the Return to One stage, and before she had time to fully feel this new power, the sky was quickly covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and a terrifying Return to One calamity was about to befall.

The first bolt of thunder came crashing down like an angry, roaring silver dragon, carrying a violent force capable of destroying everything. The thick lightning bolt was like a huge sword, mercilessly slicing through the sky and instantly illuminating the entire dark world as bright as day. Liu Yitao gritted her teeth and stood firm. Her originally delicate and slender body trembled slightly under this devastating pressure, like a fallen leaf in the wind. But she did not retreat at all. She quickly mobilized all her spiritual power and formed a light blue shield around her body. The shield shone with waves, as if it contained endless mysterious power. The thunder struck the shield fiercely, making a deafening sound. In an instant, the surrounding light flashed, like a bright star exploding. The powerful impact caused dust to fly, and the earth seemed to tremble. The surrounding rocks collapsed and the trees fell.

Su Nan stared at Liu Yitao with an expression of intense tension, his hands unconsciously clenched, his knuckles turning white from the strain. Xiao Tingshan, standing beside him, also looked grave. He said, "Master, everyone's thunder tribulation is different. For example, I endured the Six Paths of Reincarnation Tribulation. It was a life-or-death experience. Thinking back on it now, I still feel a lingering fear. I don't know if Liu Yitao can make it through it."

Immediately afterwards, a second bolt of lightning followed. This bolt was thicker than the first, and the current was even more turbulent, like a huge blue beam of light smashing down straight down. The light was so dazzling that people dared not look directly at it. Liu Yitao groaned, and tiny cracks instantly appeared on the shield, spreading rapidly like a spider web. Her face instantly turned as pale as paper, bloodless, but her eyes remained firm, revealing a determination to face death. She bit her lips tightly, and traces of blood flowed from the corners of her mouth. She once again increased the output of spiritual power, desperately trying to maintain the shield.

Su Nan was extremely anxious and shouted worriedly, "Liu Yitao, you must hold on!" Xiao Tingshan stared at Liu Yitao and said, "Master, don't worry too much. Liu Yitao's eyes reveal her tenacity. I believe she won't fall down easily."

The third bolt of lightning arrived instantly, carrying with it boundless fury and a will to destroy. This time, it shattered Liu Yitao's shield with overwhelming force, sending a powerful electrical current surging through her body. Liu Yitao screamed in agony, a piercing, heartbreaking sound. Her sleeves were instantly singed by the lightning, turning to ash, and her skin was burned, leaving horrifying black streaks. However, she endured the excruciating pain, ignoring the trembling in her body, and refocused her spiritual energy, preparing for the next onslaught.

By the time the fourth thunderbolt struck, Liu Yitao was vomiting blood, its crimson blood staining her clothes. Her body teetered, like a candle in the wind, ready to go out at any moment. But she stubbornly relied on her tenacious will to once again hold up a fragile spiritual shield. The thunderbolts hammered at her relentlessly, each second a agonizing torture. Liu Yitao felt as if her body was about to be torn apart, her consciousness began to blur, and the scene before her became illusory.

Su Nan said anxiously, "Tingshan, this thunder tribulation is so terrifying. I really don't know if Liu Yitao can hold on." Xiao Tingshan's expression was serious as he responded, "Master, thunder tribulation is a huge test for practitioners. Those who can withstand it are reborn; those who can't are reduced to ashes. But Liu Yitao has always been very strong. I believe she will be able to make it."

The fifth bolt of lightning crashed down like a mountain, leaving Liu Yitao's eyes bloodshot. They were red, as if they were about to bleed. She raised her hands with all her might, trying to block the fatal blow. The lightning struck her body, crackling like a firecracker. Liu Yitao's skin was charred black, her hair stood on end, and she looked like a demon from hell. A painful roar erupted from her throat, her voice hoarse and desperate, but her eyes showed no sign of giving up; instead, they burned with an even stronger fighting spirit.

The sixth thunderbolt tore down like a torrential downpour. Liu Yitao's body had reached its limit. She knelt on one knee, blood gushing from her mouth, forming a shocking pool on the ground. But her eyes burned with an unyielding fire, a flame that burned fiercely, as if to incinerate everything in the world. In this life-or-death situation, she erupted with astonishing strength, stood up again, and straightened her spine, welcoming the baptism of the thunderbolt.

Xiao Tingshan couldn't help but sigh, "Master, Liu Yitao's will is truly tenacious! Even in such difficult situations, she still manages to stand up again and again. I'm ashamed of myself." Su Nan nodded, her eyes welling up. "Yes, Tingshan, I hope she can pull through. As long as she can get through this, her future will surely be limitless."

The seventh bolt of lightning descended with devastating force, distorting the entire space. The surrounding air seemed ionized, emitting a pungent odor. Liu Yitao could barely breathe under this terrifying pressure; every breath felt like swallowing boiling magma. But at the last moment, she gathered all her strength and let out a desperate yet determined roar. The roar reverberated through the sky, as if challenging the thunderbolt for power. The moment the thunderbolt struck her, a brilliant light shrouded everything around her, obscuring it in a blazing light that made it impossible to see directly.

When the seventh heavenly thunder finally passed, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dissipated. Everyone thought that the tribulation was over and smiled with relief on their faces.

At this moment, Xiao Tingshan's face changed drastically, and he shouted, "Oh no, Master, the last level is the Burning Heart Flame, the Heart Tribulation! She's going through the Eight Heavenly Dragon Tribulations! Too terrifying!"

Before Liu Yitao could even catch her breath, she felt an incomparably scorching flame ignite from the depths of her heart, instantly engulfing her entire body. This burning heart flame seared her soul, inflicting pain far greater than the bombardment of thunder. It was a pain that penetrated deep into her bones and soul, leaving her in agony. Every inch of her soul seemed to be tormented in the blazing fire, and every thought felt like being cut into pieces by a thousand knives.

Liu Yitao curled up on the ground in agony, sweat pouring down like rain, instantly soaking the ground. Her body twitched constantly, like a puppet controlled by a demon. Every second felt like a thousand years of torture, her consciousness gradually blurred, and she fell into endless darkness. But just as she was about to sink, she suddenly remembered her vows and dreams, the hardships and perseverance along the way. The hardships, laughter, tears, and hopes of the past flashed through her mind like a movie. A powerful force surged in her heart, and she told herself that she must not fall like this.

Finally, Liu Yitao successfully defeated the Burning Heart Flame and overcame her mental tribulation. She slowly stood up, her once charred and damaged skin now glowing with a jade-like luster, delicate and warm, every inch of it seeming to contain endless vitality and energy. The luster flowed, as if a soft halo enveloped her. Her posture became even more upright, like a pine tree standing proudly in the snow and frost, straight and resilient. Her every move exuded an otherworldly aura, noble and elegant, yet with a touch of ethereality and mystery. Her eyes were clear and deep, as if they could see through the essence of all things in the world, and seemed to contain the sea of ​​stars, making one glimpse of them and fall in love with them.

Su Nan exclaimed in amazement: "Liu Yitao, your temperament now is like a fairy descending to the world, so otherworldly and unworldly that people dare not blaspheme."

Xiao Tingshan also said, "Master, after this tribulation, Liu Yitao's strength has not only increased greatly, but she has also been reborn. This change is truly astonishing. Her future path of cultivation will surely be smoother."

Liu Yitao smiled slightly, and her smile was full of confidence and calmness, as if all the difficulties and obstacles in the world could no longer stop her.

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